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.
Scottish Care Consultation on the Scottish Law Commissions Report on Adults with Incapacity 2016
This consultation sought views on specific matters raised in the Commission’s report, with particular reference to the Commission’s draft Bill and how that would work alongside the existing legislation.
Scottish Care response to SSSC Consultation on the Codes of Practice and Fitness to Practise
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) carried out a consultation on the revised Codes of Practice and the implementation of fitness to practise. This is the Scottish Care response.