Take part in Scottish Care nursing research
Scottish Care is seeking front line nurses to take part in the next stage of our Voices from the Front Line research.
Arts in Care resource launched for care homes
Scottish Care in partnership with the Care Inspectorate and Luminate was involved in the development of brand new resource to support older people in care homes across the country to enjoy and participate in the creative arts.
Shining the light on SDS
The worst secrets are truths not shared. A blog on SDS and related matters by CEO Dr Donald Macaskill.
Report on the 2016 Scottish Care at Home Awards
A report on the 2016 Scottish Care at Home Awards
Innovation at the heart
Margaret McKeith, National Lead for Partners for Integration, details plans to share learning and promote good practice within the independent sector
End of Life & Palliative Care resources
Scottish Care has been invited to participate in the development of end of life and palliative care learning and educational material
Scottish Care Front Line Support Worker Strategy Forum
Read how Scottish Care is progressing recommendations from our Voices from the Front Line report
Stroke education survey for care managers
Take part in this short survey to identify training needs related to stroke care
Iriss: Bring Your Own Enquiry project
Iriss are seeking partners to work with around an explorative approach to organisational enquiry and action.
Bringing human rights home
Dr Donald Macaskill outlines the importance of human rights and the implications for care delivery and commissioning
The independent sector – full of heart
Scottish Care’s CEO introduces our first blog, sharing his experience of taking part in the Royal College of Nursing’s 100th anniversary Congress
Finalists announced for Scottish Care Awards
The nominations for the 206 Care at Home & Housing Support Awards have now been judged and the finalists announced. The Care Awards finalists for 2016 are: CAH Carer of […]
Be part of Luminate 2016
Are you planning creative activities or events in Scotland this October that are aimed at older people or have a theme related to ageing?
NCHC Reform – Take part in important provider survey
This Scottish Care survey is aimed at getting providers initial thoughts so these can inform the development of any new framework
Dementia Inspection Focus Area (IFA)
An important update from the Care Inspectorate
Falls and fractures in care homes
The Care Inspectorate has launched a drive to improve the way care homes across Scotland protect residents from the danger of falls.
Iriss Activity Review 2015-16
The Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services have published an annual activity review for 2015-16, which provides a snapshot of their recent work.
Gusset Grippers’ – Edinburgh Fringe show about the mysteries of continence and the pelvic floor
Elaine Miller, physiotherapist, comedian and recovered incontinent is bringing her show, “Gusset Grippers” from the international speakers circuit to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
New palliative care awareness bulletin
A new monthly current awareness bulletin is being produced by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.