Care Inspectorate – Unpaid Carer Inquiry
It is estimated that before the Covid-19 pandemic there were around 700,000 to 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland. Recent polls suggest this may now have risen to over a million. Unpaid carers are a vital part of the health and social care system, however caring responsibilities affect many carers’ mental and physical health. The Care Inspectorate is carrying out a national inquiry into adult unpaid carers experiences of social work and social care.
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The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2021/22 has now been released
The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2021/22 has now been released. This presents data on the number of registered care services, new registrations and cancellations, complaints about care services and quality theme grades all by care service type and or service sector. This is updated on a quarterly basis.
All content is available under the Open Government License, unless otherwise stated. More information on this license is available here.
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New Health and Social Care Standards reinforce care and visiting rights of residents
Scottish Government has published two new Health and Social Care Standards for Scotland’s adult care homes that will put Anne’s Law into practical effect while legislation is being prepared.
The Care Inspectorate has published guidance for providers on how services should ensure they are meeting these new Standards.
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Quality framework for daycare of children, childminding and school-aged childcare
We are pleased to publish our new quality framework for daycare of children, childminding and school-aged childcare. This framework is one of the final frameworks published by the Care Inspectorate for registered care services across Scotland.
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