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Winter Bulletin 2020

Scottish Care Winter Bulletin 2020 now available.

News release: Homecare Day 2020 – 9 December

Wednesday 9 December will see an online campaign raising awareness of the crucial role of care at home and housing support services in supporting older and vulnerable citizens across the UK.

Homecare Day 20 – National Director Blog

A blog for Homecare Day 2020 from our National Director, Karen Hedge.

Homecare Day 20 – Workforce Blog

A blog from our Workforce Policy & Practice Lead, Caroline Deane as part of Homecare Day 2020.

Care as community – a tale of Springsteen and homecare.

Over the last few days, I have spent some time reflecting and preparing for Homecare Day which will take place this coming Wednesday 9 December. The theme of the day […]

Near Me Reference Group

IRISS would like to invite people who access social services and who may have also participated in a Near Me call to join a reference group.

Social Care Covid-19 Bonus Payment

Health and social care workers will receive a one-off Covid-19 bonus payment.

The Kindness line: a reflection for St Andrews Day

I was struck by a beautiful image in the last few days. It is the postcard at the bottom of this blog. Created by Edinburgh-based illustrator Emily Hogarth it is a […]

Job Opportunity – Policy & Research Manager (Maternity Cover)

Scottish Care wishes to appoint a Policy & Research Officer to work as part of our national team. This is a maternity cover post, covering a 10-month period from February to December 2021.

Homecare Day 2020 – 9 December

This year’s Homecare Day will take place on Wednesday 9 December.

Social Care Data Forum Invite – 3 December

The third and final Social Care Data Forum event hosted by Scottish Care is taking place on Thursday 3 December and is looking for new members.

Yearning for Christmas Past in Covid times: a personal reflection

Well, I have seen my first one of the year – my first Christmas tree – and it is not even the start of December ! I have spent a […]

Help to ensure the people you support have their voices heard in reform processes

People at the Centre would like to invite adults who live in Care Homes or who access Care at Home support to share their recent experiences of health and social care and wellbeing

Citation Webinar – 26 November

Citation are hosting a webinar for care providers on employee wellbeing and engagement.

Perseverance through pain: a Covid reflection.

Last Saturday like many I suspect I watched scenes of celebration and happiness, and some of regret and disappointment flicker across my television screen with the announcement that Joe Biden […]

The University of Edinburgh are running a study called ELVIS COVID-19 to find out if nasal washout and gargling with salt water helps individuals with COVID-19 get better faster by helping to ease the symptoms of the virus.