Care Home Awards 2022 – Deadline Extension

We have extended the deadline for making a nomination to our annual Care Home Awards to Tuesday 20th September.
Care Technologist Phase 3 Pilot

Scottish Care are trialling a new Care Technologist role in care at home and care home settings in a 12 month, TEC funded Test of Change.
Scottish Care CEO responds to energy plans

Scottish Care CEO, Dr Donald Macaskill, responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on the Government’s plan for energy bills.
Five Nations Care Forum Statement on Social Care Energy Crisis

The Five Nations Care Forum is calling for urgent intervention in the energy crisis in social care.
Global Ageing Conference 2023 – Call for Presentations

The 2023 Global Ageing Network Biennial Conference will be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland on 7 – 8 September 2023. We are currently inviting presentation submissions for this conference.
National Care Service Webinar – 24 August

We are hosting a National Care Service Bill engagement session on Wednesday 24 August 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
The straw that breaks the back of care

The last two and a half years have been a period which has been without equivalence for the care home and homecare sectors in Scotland. Regular readers of this blog […]
2022 Care Home Awards – Open for entries!

We’re delighted to announce that the 2021 Care Home Awards are now open for entries!
Job Opportunity – Independent Sector Lead: Glasgow

We are seeking to engage an Independent Sector Lead to support the Integration of Health and Social Care in Glasgow.
Immigration & International Recruitment Webinar – 28 July

Please join representatives from Scottish Care, officials from the Home Office’s Engagement and Policy teams, the Department of Health and Social Care and officials from the Scottish Government for a 90-minute webinar providing an overview of the Points-Based Immigration System
Care Home Day 2022 – 2 weeks to go!

Only 2 weeks to go until Care Home Day 2022! Join us on Wednesday 20 July for this largely online event which aims to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.
The Fuel Store Webinar – 14 July 2022

Come talk to Robin and Chris from The Fuel Store on Thursday 14 July at 2pm and find out how this Scottish Care benefit can help you and your organisation!
Job Opportunity – Policy & Research Officer

Scottish Care wishes to appoint a Policy & Research Officer to work as part of our national team.
Save the Date – Care Home Conference & Awards 2022

We are pleased to announce that our annual Care Home Conference, Exhibition and Awards will return this year on Friday 18 November 2022.
Job Opportunity – Care Technologist: Aberdeen City (Part Time)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Scottish Care for a Care Technologist to join the Scottish Care team. The posts available is for 0.4FTE, 2 days/week. The post holder will be hosted by Specialist Resource Solutions in Aberdeen City and employed by Scottish Care.
Scottish Care Annual Report 21/22

We are pleased to share the Scottish Care Annual Report for 2021 – 2022.
Scottish Care Media Statement: Removal of funding to support infection prevention and control

Scottish Care issues statement on the removal of funding to support infection prevention and control in social care.
‘The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry and the care sector’ webinar – 23 June

Brodies LLP will join this webinar session to give an update to members on the Covid-19 Public Enquiry.
Concerts for Carers Webinar – 9 June

Register for Concerts for Carers and our upcoming webinar on Thursday 9 June, 2:00 pm.