Inspection of adult social work and social care services in the city of Edinburgh
An inspection of adult social work and social care services in the City of Edinburgh has found structural weaknesses in the planning and delivery of services in the health, social work and social care system. This has resulted in too many people and carers not receiving services at the right time or place.
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Scotland’s citiZENs of the future say ‘Namaste’ to new resource on physical activity
Kids at Step by Step nursery in Cumbernauld showed off their yoga moves at the official launch of ‘My Active World,’ as they celebrated active play with the Care Inspectorate.
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Consultation on depriving and restricting liberty for children and young people position paper
We have developed a draft position paper for secure accommodation services, care homes for children and young people and school care accommodation services. We recognise that services are treading a delicate balance between taking necessary action to keep children and young people safe, whilst not unnecessarily restricting liberty. The draft paper aims to set out our attitude, expectation, and actions around the restriction and deprivation of liberty. This includes circumstances where children and young people may be deprived of their liberty, where their liberty is restricted, or where this is a risk through environmental design and/or care practices.
We’d be grateful to receive your feedback and comments on the draft paper. Visit our consultation platform to submit your views.
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Health Improvement Scotland are currently updating their Pressure Ulcer change package and measurement plan which was developed as part of the improvement programme from 2017, Reducing Pressure Ulcer in Care Homes.
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Technology good practice guide
People in Scotland who experience care are increasingly relying on digital connectivity and technology to support their wellbeing and daily activities. We have published a technology good practice guide to:
- highlight good practice that supports good outcomes
- help care services, their staff and Care Inspectorate staff to achieve positive experiences ofdigital technology to support care
- support care providers to better understand and offer good quality digital engagement.
We are also hosting a webinar for all services on Tuesday 21 March 2023 from 14:00-15:30 via Microsoft Teams to formally launch the guidance and discuss how it can be used to support good practice. Participants will hear from three services about how they use technology to enhance people’s wellbeing. The SSSC will also share the digital skills resources they have for care staff. There will be opportunities to ask questions and interact with the speakers throughout the session.
You can register for this webinar here.
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