CEO Review of the week to 24th June 2023
As previously intimated, I met the Cabinet Secretary for a face-to-face meeting on Monday 19th June. The meeting could best be described as frank and robust. The Cabinet Secretary was […]
CEO Review of the week to 10th June 2023
We have continued to hold discussions with Scottish Government officials and on Thursday I met again with senior officers. It was the frankest of our exchanges to date and we […]
Digital Health & Care Leadership Programme – Open for Aug 2023
Applications are now open for Cohort 21 of the Digital Health and Care Leadership Programme (DLP).
#EndPJparalysis Global Summit 2023
The Global Summit is the biggest annual event of the #EndPJparalysis movement. It runs live for 36 hours on 12 – 13 July.
CEO Review of the week to 27th May 2023
Since the last update we have continued to hold discussions with Scottish Government officials and to press upon them the seriousness of the situation in relation to both the NCHC […]
CEO Review of the week to 13th May 2023
CEO Review of the week to 13th May 2023 On Thursday both Karen and I met with the new Social Care Minister Maree Todd. It was a direct and helpful […]
Public Health Scotland Vaccination Programme Update – May 2023
Public Health Scotland vaccination programme update for May 2023.
Withdrawal of the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Extended use of face masks and face covering guidance
Withdrawal of the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): use of face coverings in social care settings including adult care homes’ guidance and the ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): extended use of face masks and face coverings in hospitals, primary care and community healthcare settings’ guidance.
Letter on National Procurement Framework Uplift 2023
Letter to Scotland Excel in response to concerns regarding the national procurement framework.
Adult Social Care International Recruitment Programme
The Scottish Government has launched the expression of interest applications for the Adult Social Care International Recruitment Programme.
Circulars for 2023 – CRAG and Community Care Regulations
The Scottish Government has released new circulars for the year 2023.
Spring Bulletin 2023
Scottish Care’s 2023 Spring Bulletin has now been published online and is available to view.
Citation Webinar – Creating a safety culture in care (26 April)
Citation webinar will take place on Wednesday 26th April at 10am on quality assurance.
Save the date: Thank You Day – 2 July 2023
Scottish Care are supporting Thank You Day! A day where the communities across the UK are getting together to say a great Big Thank You!
Scottish Care General Meeting for Care at Home Members – 28 April
Virtual general meeting for homecare members on Friday 28 April, 1:00 pm.
CEO Review of the week to 14th April 2023
Members will be more than aware that we are in the midst of some very challenging circumstances at the current time. Following the vote by a majority of care home […]
Covid-19 Spring Booster Campaign 2023
The ‘Don’t let your protection fade’ campaign highlights the importance of topping up protection levels and encourages those who are eligible for the COVID-19 spring booster to come forward for […]
Age Scotland – Big Survey 2023
Age Scotland are running the Big Survey to find out whether the issues facing older people have remained the same, got better, or got worse.
Ending of Covid-19 Sustainability Payments
The remaining Covid-19 financial support for adult social care providers came to an end on 31 March 2023.