Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation


A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “We welcome the announcement of an Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation (IRISR).

“The Care Inspectorate looks forward to contributing our knowledge and expertise to the work of the review and continuing to play our role in ensuring high-quality care and improved outcomes for all those experiencing care."


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Supporting wellbeing - gardening demonstration webinars


We are working alongside Trellis, who promote health and wellbeing via horticulture, to host two webinars as we move into autumn and winter. The webinars will demonstrate straightforward gardening activities that can be undertaken indoors, to help people experiencing care to reap the benefits of gardening. The webinars are open to all and are suitable for people with no gardening knowledge. Please join us and have a go!


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Early Learning and Childcare Statistics 2021


The Care Inspectorate has today published ‘Early Learning and Childcare Statistics 2021’, which shows the availability and quality of early learning and childcare (ELC) for children and families across Scotland.


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Assessment of staffing levels: Guidance for non-premises-based care services


The Safe Staffing Programme team has published interim guidance for non-premises-based services for young people and adults on the effective assessment of staffing levels. The guidance is aligned with our quality frameworks and the Health and Social Care Standards and was written in collaboration with our stakeholders.


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Digital Social Care Test of Change Showcase


The Digital Social Care Team of the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Programme have announcd thier first Test of Change (ToC) Showcase. Throughout Autumn and Winter 2022/23 they will hold a series of shared learning events from successful Test of Change applicants, delivered by speakers representing each participating organisation.

Each organisation will speak about their ToC for 15 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A session.

Autumn/Winter series - 6 October 2022 10am - 11am


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