Covid-19 Business Updates – August

Covid-19 Business Updates – August

Workplace testing rolled out to boost recovery

Organisations with ten or more employees can now sign up for asymptomatic workplace testing as part of an enhanced drive to identify emerging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and break chains of transmission.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.scot%2Fnews%2Fworkplace-testing-rolled-out-to-boost-recovery%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP7%2C1″]

Coronavirus (COVID-19): close contact services

The information for people who provide close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and beauticians on working safely during coronavirus has been updated following the move beyond level 0.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.scot%2Fpublications%2Fcoronavirus-covid-19-close-contact-services%2F%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP7%2C1″]

Net zero business survey

The race to net zero is already well underway, and businesses across Scotland should start thinking about their own journey towards sustainability to make the most of this opportunity. Your feedback will help us adapt the advice and guidance provided to support you and the needs of your business. Please take 5 minutes to complete our net zero business survey.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.co.uk%2Fr%2FRD8CLBV%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCXJ%2C1″]

District Heating Loan Fund

The District Heating Loan Fund is managed by the Energy Saving Trust on behalf of the Scottish Government. It provides capital loan funding of £1 million plus to organisations in Scotland to use renewables technologies to build out heat networks.[vc_btn title=”Find out more” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”left” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Ffindbusinesssupport.gov.scot%2Fservice%2Ffunding%2Fdistrict-heating-loan-fund%3Futm_campaign%3D926035_FindBusinessSupport%2520-%2520COVID-19%2520and%2520other%2520public%2520sector%2520guidance%2520-%2520Updates%2520231%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DScottish%2520Enterprise%26dm_i%3D4X7B%2CJUJ7%2C3Y5A31%2C2DCP9%2C1″]

ISL Angus 26 - Website

Job Opportunity: Independent Sector Lead – Angus

INDEPENDENT SECTOR LEAD – ANGUS PARTNERS FOR INTEGRATION SCOTTISH CARE Health and Social Care Integration  £52,583 per annum Fixed term contract until 31st of March

UK Inquiry Covid Report Media Statement

Scottish Care Media Statement – UK Covid-19 Inquiry Report

Scottish Care calls for Covid-19 Inquiry lessons to strengthen future pandemic planning and social care resilience Scottish Care has called

Laura Prosper Awards Winner (1)

Scottish Care Wins at Prosper Awards

Scottish Care Wins Workforce Award at Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards Scottish Care is delighted to have won

CH 2026 Finalists Announced

Care Home 2026 – Finalists Announced

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Care Home Awards! A big thank you to everyone who submitted

Annual Report 2526 Launch

Scottish Care Annual Report 2025 – 2026

Scottish Care has published its Annual Report 2025-2026, presented at our Annual General Meeting in Glasgow on Wednesday 16 September

Social Care In Scotland Evidence

Social Care in Scotland: The Reality Behind the Reform Debate

New Scottish Care Evidence Highlights the Reality Facing Social Care in Scotland Scottish Care will submit new evidence tomorrow (Wednesday