Review of the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in Scotland

The Care Inspectorate and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland are carrying out a review into how well the public is protected by arrangements for assessing and managing sex offenders, it has been announced.


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Scots urged to seek energy help and advice from Home Energy Hotline

People across the country are being urged to act now to cut their bills and make their homes warmer as part of a Scottish Government campaign to encourage people to call the Home Energy Scotland Hotline (0808 808 2282).


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New self assessments for childminders – complete by 14 November

The Care Inspectorate piloted a new approach to inspecting childminding services last year and, from 1 April 2014, we inspect childminders in a different way. 


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Care News - Autumn 2014

The autumn edition of Care News is out now.


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The use of SOFI during inspection of care homes for older people

From October 2014 onwards, our inspectors will be using the Short Observational Framework for Inspection (SOFI) during inspections of care homes for older people.


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