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The Care Inspectorate’s vision is for world-class social care and social work in Scotland, where everyone, in every community, experiences high-quality care, support and learning, tailored to their rights, needs and wishes.
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"Monumental day for Scotland" as tough new law protects wildlife and countryside
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22 March 2024
by Robert Armour
Chirs Packham urges England to follow suit
Legislation protecting birds of prey that also creates tougher regulation for the grouse shooting industry passed its last vote in the Scottish Parliament yesterday (21 March).
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CyberScotland Bulletin March 2024 - Tue 12/03/2024
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CyberScotland Bulletin March 2024 - Tue 12/03/2024
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Self-evaluation webinars - from the Care Inspectorate
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Our methodology and quality improvement teams recently held two webinars focusing on self-evaluation for people working in or providing adult care services.
In addition to the self-evaluation toolkits, we produced four bitesize videos on self-evaluation that we hope you will find useful in sharing with your staff for training purposes and for people who use your service. Feedback on the videos would be most welcome please email us at
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New guidance on vitamin D supplements for residents in adult care homes - from the Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on offering vitamin D nutritional supplements to eligible residents in adult care homes.
The guidance was developed by a Scottish Government Short Life Working Group (SLWG) comprising care homes and those that support care homes. The SLWG recommended that care home staff discuss vitamin D supplements with residents and/or their representatives and that any decisions should be considered on an individual basis, considering people’s personal choice, needs and circumstances. The guidance materials, which were successfully piloted in some care homes, aim to support care home staff with these conversations.
The guidance and a supporting letter for care homes can be found on The Hub.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Thu 07/03/2024
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
Quality improvement collaborative – Working with a large provider - from the Care Inspectorate
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A quality improvement collaborative is a way of providing sustained quality improvement support to providers over several months. We are currently supporting a national provider group with several services. We are seven months into an eight-month programme with this national provider, delivering three in-person full day workshops that have included introducing self-evaluation and quality improvement tools. This work has resulted in six care homes working on 14 quality improvement projects. The workshops have received positive feedback from participants. Additional positive comments have been fed back by the provider’s senior leadership team.
The above information is from improvement update newsletter from the Care Inspectorate Thu 07/03/2024
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Appropriate adult - from the Care Inspectorate
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2023 was a busy year for the appropriate adult workstream. We engaged with and listened to people who use services, those who provide services and those who commission and request services. We've worked closely with our partners at COSLA, the Scottish Government, and the national oversight group.
The Care Quality Commission's draft guidance on visiting care homes, hospitals and hospices - From the Equality and Human Rights Commission Newsletter Fri 01/03/2024
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Hi. I have included this article from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Newsletter Fri 01/03/2024 but I don`t think it covers Scotland, since Scotland has NHS Scotland and it also has Equality and Human Rights Commission (Scotland).
We have responded to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on their guidance to accompany the new fundamental standard on visiting and accompaniment in care homes, hospitals and hospices.
Landmark ruling for student who had anxiety - From the Equality and Human Rights Commission Newsletter Fri 01/03/2024
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Last week, the High Court ruled that the University of Bristol failed to make reasonable adjustments for Natasha Abrahart, a 20-year-old student who had depression and social anxiety.
Become an inspection volunteer - Care Inspectorate
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Our work is improved by involving people who use care services and their carers. We have many innovative ways that people can get involved with us and can influence our work.
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We need to take the shame out of debt - Myles Fitt of Citizens Advice Scotland - Third Force News (TFN)
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26 February 2024
by Myles Fitt
Myles Fitt of Citizens Advice Scotland says that help is always available
There’s a clear link between how much money you have and the state of your mental health. Indeed, research shows that 85% people in Scotland who have experienced debt say it has harmed their mental wellbeing.
Social care can't wait for new National Care Service warns charity - Third Force News (TFN)
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23 February 2024
by Robert Armour
A social care crisis is taking place
Social care improvements need imposed now and can’t wait for the proposed National Care Service, a charity has warned.
Katherine Crawford, Age Scotland chief executive, has written to health secretary Neil Gray saying the crisis is taking place now and urgent support is required.
New guidance for medics will fast track terminally ill benefit claimants - Third Force News (TFN)
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21 February 2024
by Robert Armour
A more humane, less bureaucratic system has been established in Scotland
New guidance on terminal illness has been published to support benefit applications.
Court visits make it easier for victims to deal with justice system - Third Force News (TFN)
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22 February 2024
by Robert Armour
Charity provides victims and families with court visits to help ease stress and anxiety
Minister for victimes and community safety Siobhian Brown visited Edinburgh Sheriff Court as part of Victim Support Scotland’s Victims’ Awareness Week.
The court visit is one of the many services VSS provides to anyone who is affected by crime in Scotland.
Big Give's mental health campaign opens for charity applications - Third Force News (TFN)
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12 January 2024
by Graham Martin
By bringing together a community of generosity from large donors to small, Big Give says it aims to double the difference of every donation
The Big Give match funding platform has announced that its mental health campaign, Kind²Mind, is now open for charity applications for its third year.
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Children’s hearings: focusing on quality - Third Force News (TFN)
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15 January 2024
by Carol Wassell
Carol Wassell: "This drive to ensure that quality is our north star will help every staff member and volunteer to do the right thing for children"
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Tens of thousands forced onto pay as you go energy against their wishes
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14 January 2024
by Niall Christie
Companies said to have used a “back door” approach.
Tens of thousands of people in Scotland have been forced onto pay as you go energy meters against their will, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) suggests.
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 05/01/2024
Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
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Care Inspectorate Care News Wed 20/12/2023
Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 10/11/2023
From People Panel email NHS Fife – Public Partner Volunteer Opportunities Pain Medicines Patient Safety Programme Lived Experience Group Mon 23/10/2023
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Dear People’s Panel Member
This email is to let you know that NHS Fife are looking for people to join the Pain Medicines Patient Safety Programme Lived Experience Group.
First ever week to celebrate Community Transport - Third Force News (TFN)
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10 October 2023
by Graham Martin
For nearly 60 years, Community Transport has delivered lifeline services to keep communities connected
Charities and community groups are preparing to celebrate the first ever Community Transport Week this month.
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New research on workplace discrimination against pregnant women and mothers - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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This month, the charity Pregnant Then Screwed released new data which reveals a pattern of discrimination towards pregnant women and mothers.
The research found that 1 in 61 pregnant women report that their boss suggested they have an abortion.
The law is clear, no one should be subjected to harassment or discrimination, either at work or elsewhere.
New service for young people with sight and hearing loss launches in Dundee
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25 July 2023
by Niall Christie
The project has been unveiled by North East Sensory Services (NESS).
A new activity group designed to build confidence in young people with sight and hearing loss has been launched in Dundee.
The Young People’s Sensory Service (YPSS) is run by North East Sensory Services (NESS) and offers children and teenagers the chance to try new hobbies and build friendships with their peers.
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Protecting Britain’s human rights
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Our Chairwoman, Baroness Kishwer Falkner, has written an opinion piece discussing the potential for our human rights protections to be weakened by legislation currently going through the UK Parliament.
An Employer’s Guide to Employees Using their Own Vehicles for Work
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9 June 2023
by June Pennykid
Many employees use their personal vehicles for work-related purposes, such as traveling to off-site meetings, making deliveries, or visiting clients and service users. While this can be convenient for both the employer and the employee, it can also raise a number of legal and safety issues.
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Call for action on children’s mental health treatment - New figures show 460 children waited more than a year for support.
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6 June 2023
by Niall Christie
New figures show 460 children waited more than a year for support.
An alliance of leading providers of specialist care and education to vulnerable children and young people is calling on all Scotland’s political parties to come together and make mental health a key focus.
Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits
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2 June 2023
by Niall Christie
The announcement will see organisations paid when asked to provide information by Social Security Scotland.
Third sector organisations are to be paid a fee for helping provide supporting information for people applying for Child Disability Payment or Adult Disability Payment.
Deaf charity unveils new five-year strategy. The National Deaf Children’s Society has said it represents a focus shift.
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1 June 2023
by Niall Christie
The National Deaf Children’s Society has said it represents a focus shift.
The National Deaf Children’s Society has launched a new five-year strategy which aims to ensure all deaf children across Scotland receive the support they need during their early years.
Inspection guidance - Care Inspectorate
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We have published new guidance on how we regulate and inspect registered care services. It explains our approach, how we use our quality frameworks and gather evidence and how we evaluate the quality of individual care services. It also explains what happens before, during and after our inspections.
The above information is from Provider update for adult and older people services from the Care Inspectorate Newsletter Thu 01/06/2023
Find out more about our work at: www.careinspectorate.com
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- Clarifying the definition of 'sex' in the Equality Act
- Abuse of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in in-patient settings
- Public Sector Equality Duty - Technical guidance update
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Latest news and updates 13-04-2023
- First Minister urged to take action on new human rights plan - Third Force News (TFN)
- Guidance on repurposing medicines during the pandemic to be withdrawn - Care Inspectorate
- The National Carer Organisations have today launched a campaign calling on the Scottish Government to include a Carers Cost of Living Fund in the budget.
- Send us your good news stories - Care Inspectorate
- Updated face mask poster for social care settings (No change to guidance) - Care Inspectorate
- Introduction webinar to the Nurse Agencies Quality Framework and Self-evaluation toolkit - Care Inspectorate
- Quality framework for nurse agencies - Care Inspectorate
- Funding body promises rise in grant levels
- Law review promises a new, positive vision of mental health
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