Meaningful Connection: Findings from consultation with family carers of people who live in care homes
The consultation was carried out with family carers of people experiencing care in adult and older people’s care homes in Scotland to help ensure we are hearing their voices and to widen knowledge of their experiences and views. Read the full report here.
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Survey on size and layout of care homes
We are seeking views from people who live in care homes and their families and friends about the size and layout of care homes, to help us understand people’s experiences of how different sizes of care home affect daily life. We would really appreciate if you could complete our form. The form will close on 28 February 2025.
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Drug Recall: Nitrofurantoin capsules
CNX Therapeutics is recalling certain batches of Nitrofurantoin 100 mg Prolonged-Release capsules as a precautionary measure due to a small number of packs that contain an additional tablet of Nitrofurantoin. More information here.
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We’re hiring inspectors
Join us and make a difference – for you, for everyone
It’s our job to ensure care for everyone, everywhere in Scotland is as good as it can be. If you are as passionate about high-quality care and learning as we are, and you’re experienced in the field, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for talented people to join us in making a difference.
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Become an inspection volunteer
Our work is improved by involving people who use services and their carers. We have many innovative ways that people can get involved with us and can influence our work.
If you have personal experience of using a service or you have cared for someone close who has used a service there are many ways you can get involved with us. You do not have to have any qualifications. Your personal experience gives you a unique insight.
You can apply to become an inspection volunteer by completing our application form:
- online (Microsoft Forms)
- by printing a paper copy (PDF) and posting it Participation and Equalities Team, Care Inspectorate, Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee, DD1 4NY
- or we can support you to complete your application.
If you would like to find out more about becoming an inspection volunteer, need help to complete the application form or would like us to post you an application form, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Listen to what some of our inspection volunteers said here.
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