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.

The Promise anniversary

Today marks five years since Scotland published The Promise, the report that followed an independent care review requested by the government. On publishing the report, Scotland made a promise to care experienced children and young people that they will grow up loved, safe, and respected.

The Oversight Board holds Scotland to account by checking if the promise is being kept. Today they have published their third report, showing where Scotland is at just now in its journey to keep The Promise. Find out more here. 

Aileen Nicol, the promise lead at the Care Inspectorate said: “We are fully committed and working at pace to play our part in making the Promise happen by 2030”.