Media Statement: Covid-19 Deaths in Care Homes
Scottish Care comments on the latest publication by the BBC on Covid-19 care home deaths.
Save the date – Nursing Event (24 June)
We will be hosting a virtual nursing event on 24th June from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Localism vs National models of care: a false dichotomy?
This week Scottish Care has published our Care Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary Elections. It has been developed by my colleagues to suggest the areas where they believe the most […]
Experiences from a student and front-line care worker
…always look after yourself first because I have found if I’m not feeling fit and well then I can’t carry out my job as effectively when caring for those who […]
Scottish Parliamentary Elections – Care Hustings – 21 Apr
Scottish Care is pleased to host a virtual hustings forum on Wednesday 21st April at 13:00, ahead of Scottish Parliamentary Elections on May 6th.
Scottish Care Manifesto 2021
Scottish Care has published a Manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections.
Scottish Care Nursing Survey 2021
Scottish Care are looking for registered nurses and managers of nursing homes to complete this survey.
Scottish Care to be part of leading brand new centre to implement evidence in adult social care
Scottish Care will be partnering with the University of Birmingham, as part of a broader consortium of key stakeholders from across the four nations of the UK, to develop a brand new Centre for adult social care.
International Women’s Day blog from our National Director
A blog by Scottish Care’s National Director, Karen Hedge, for International Women’s Day.
Butterflies and Caterpillars Say No to the Age Gap: a reflection.
I was walking along thinking about what I would say in this blog, aware of the fact that it is National Intergenerational Week from the 8th-14th March, when my 6-year-old […]
“I need to be found”: mental health and older age.
One of the saddest consequences of the Covid pandemic has been its impact, not least through lockdowns, on the mental health of tens of thousands of individuals. There is thankfully […]
Climate change blog from our National Director
Latest blog from our National Director, Karen Hedge, on climate change.
Losing a language: dementia and bilingualism.
I have always been fascinated by language and the way we communicate. Perhaps part of the reason for this is that in the early stages of my life it was […]
Scottish Care statement on Meaningful Contact.
Scottish Care welcomes the announcement today from the Scottish Government about enabling meaningful access for families into care homes. The last year has been one of very real pain and […]
National Social Care Review Webinar – 1 March
We are delighted to welcome back Derek Feeley for another webinar following the publication of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care report.
Briefing paper on the Independent Review of Adult Social Care
Scottish Care has developed a briefing paper on the Independent Review of Adult Social Care report.
Love and loss in pandemic times: Valentine’s Day 2021. A personal reflection
Tomorrow is St Valentine’s Day and this year it will be markedly different for all of us. Doubtless Hallmark et al will still be much used though I suspect it […]
Pharmacy in Care Webinar – 25 February
Pharmacy in Care with Catherine Aglen (Pharmacy & Medicines Division, Scottish Government) on Thursday 25th February at 2 PM.
Rights Made Real reports showcase importance of human rights in care homes in Scotland
Scottish Care, in partnership with Life Changes Trust and My Home Life, is delighted to launch reports from the Rights Made Real project.