Scottish Care commissions award winning film-maker Duncan Cowles
Scottish Care has commissioned award winning film-maker Duncan Cowles to create a series of films about ageing and older people.
Meaningful and Measurable Outcomes Project Resources
Meaningful and Measurable Outcomes Project Resources published by Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s improvement hub
Scottish Care Consultation on Mental Health in Scotland – A 10 Year Vision
The new Mental Health Strategy will be published in late 2016. It follows a four-year strategy that ran from 2012 to 2015. The new Strategy will cover a 10 year period.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland publish Pressure Ulcers Standards
Healthcare Improvement Scotland publication of final Standards for the Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers
The time has come…
The time has come… a new blog from Scottish Care CEO Dr Donald Macaskill
Scottish Care responds to Mental Health Strategy consultation
The Scottish Government recently consulted on their proposed framework and priorities to transform mental health in Scotland, to which Scottish Care submitted a response.
Parkinson’s 2016 – Your Life, Your Services Survey
Your answers can help improve care and quality of life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. In 2015 Parkinson’s UK carried out the Your Life, Your Services Survey to build […]
Statement on Scottish Living Wage
As a result of growing concern from Care at Home and Housing Support providers Scottish Care has issued the following Press Statement. CRISIS LOOMS FOR ELDERLY CARE SERVICES OVER IMPLEMENTATION […]
Scottish Care Consultation on the Scottish Government Response to the Introduction of the UK Apprenticeship Levy
In July 2015 the UK Government announced its plans to introduce a UK wide Apprenticeship Levy from April 2017.
This consultation sought views on options for the use of Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred to the Scottish Government.
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 – how will this affect your way of working?
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 – how will this affect your way of working?
The Scottish Government want to hear your views.
Palliative and end of life care workforce survey NES SSSC
As part of the Strategic Framework for Action for Palliative and End of Life Care, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) were asked to develop an education and development framework.
URGENT – CAH & HSS PROVIDER MEETING
We are now just a month away from the implementation of the Living Wage for frontline care staff in care at home and housing support services.
National Care Home Contract Reform : Results of Independent Sector Provider Survey July 2016
National Care Home Contract Reform : Results of Independent Sector Provider Survey July 2016 Download Report The input of providers to the Reform of the National Care Home Contract […]
Care Home Open Day Report
Care Home Open Day was held across the country on Friday 17th June. Scottish Care is keen to develop a whole week to celebrate Care Homes next year. Find out more about how you can take part here.
Back to the Future ; staying where we are is not an option.
Ranald Mair shares his reflections on the National Care Home Contract and the ever changing nature of the sector.
Scottish Care Awards
Scottish Care’s Annual Care Home Awards is an opportunity to recognise the tremendous work undertaken by organisations and staff who work in residential care and nursing home services. This is a chance to highlight the skills, dedication and abilities of the many talented individuals and organisations who are dedicated to making life better for people and in supporting them achieve their fullest potential.
Book now for Care Home Conference 2016
The theme of the 17th annual Care Home Conference is “Care Homes at the Heart”. View the programme and book places now
Learning Disability Statistics Scotland 2015 report
The Learning Disability Statistics Scotland 2015 report has now been published by the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD).
Attending to care: a summer reflection
Dr Macaskill shares his reflections on what care could be like if we permit attention and not just action