Vaccination access update for frontline workers
Update for independent and third sector frontline workers on vaccination access.
CEO Review of the week to 12th June
Reflecting back on the week that has passed the phrase ‘Maskgate’ comes to mind. Many members will be more than aware of the debacle that has ensued as a result […]
Summer Bulletin 2021
Scottish Care’s Summer Bulletin for 2021 is now available.
Updated extended use of face mask guidance – 8 June
Letter from CNO with updated guidance on extended use of face masks/coverings.
Care Inspectorate Improvement Strategy 2019-2022
We are sharing the Care Inspectorate’s Improvement Strategy for the years 2019-2022 following last week’s ‘Meet and Greet’ webinar.
CEO Review of the week to 29th May
Well, we now have two new ministerial appointments which relate directly to the work of Scottish Care. The first is the new Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf and the second the […]
Webinar: How to master digital technology adoption in SMEs – 3 June
The Open University & Be the Business are hosting a webinar on how SMEs can successfully adopt digital technology as we emerge from the global pandemic.
Royal Dornoch Offer Free Rounds for Care Workers
The Royal Dornoch Golf Club is offering free golf to care workers.
Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network 26-28 May 2021
The Digital Health, Housing and Care Learning Network are organising virtual sessions on digital tools over 26 -28 May.
Palliative & End of Life Care in Dementia Programme
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are arranging 3 interactive online sessions using Microsoft Teams.
Employer webinar: Flexible Workforce Development Fund
SMEs across Scotland can now access training up to the value of £5,000 provided by the Open University (OU) to support staff development.
CEO Review of the week to 15th May
Since I last wrote this update, we have witnessed some significant changes. The Scottish elections have been held and we are awaiting the appointments to key positions, a new Cabinet […]
Cost of Care Model 2021/22
Cost of Care Model for 2021 – 2022.
TIDE Restoring Relationships Toolkit
TIDE has officially launched their new project with the Scottish Government: ‘Restoring Relationships: The Recovery of Love, Connection and Family’.
Heather’s Captain Tom 100 Challenge
Heather, an 8-year-old girl who has been raising money for charity and making gifts for care homes and care workers is now working on a new project. Heather and her […]
Essentials of Safe Care Webinar Recording & Resources
Essentials of Safe Care Webinar Recording & Resources.
Recording from Workforce Event – ‘Creating pathways for the social care recruitment’
The recording from the ‘Creating pathways for social care recruitment’ event on Wed 28 April is now available.
CEO Review of the week to 1st May
The media has been dominated by the greater return to normality evidenced in the shops and pubs opening (with limits) on the 24th of April. The other very big story […]
Fair Work in Social Care – ‘Effective Voice’ Focus Groups
The Fair Work in Social Care group are holding focus groups for the workforce to discuss their ‘Effective Voice’ (that is, how much influence you have on your day to day working experience) as an employee within the Adult Social Care workforce.