Two new online short courses on infection prevention and control
NHS Education for Scotland has just launched two new online short courses.
Publication and re-use
Publication Scheme
We have adopted the Model Publication Scheme, in its entirety as produced by the Scottish Information Commissioner. The adoption period runs until 31 May 2022.
In adopting the Single Model Scheme, we have produced a 'Guide to Information' which:
- allows you to see what information is available (and what is not available) in relation to each class
- states what charges may be applied
- explains how to find the information easily
- provides contact details for enquiries and to get help with accessing the information
- explains how to request information that has not been published.
Requests to re-use publications, information or resources
Arrangements for permission to re-use Care Inspectorate documents, information or resources are covered by the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations and will be permitted in the majority of cases. Requests for permission to re-use our information should be addressed to:
Information Governance Team
Care Inspectorate
Compass House
11 Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD1 4NY
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dumfries & Galloway Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Dumfries & Galloway Council's delivery of social work services.
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency Alert
Atropine Injection found in box labelled as ‘Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injection BP 1:1000 For Anaphylaxis.
Health guidance note on the new Infection Prevention and Control in Childcare Settings
This health guidance note is applicable to day care of children's settings (excluding schools and some elements are not applicable to outdoor nurseries), to the public and Social Care & Social Work Improvement staff involved in RICE activities.
Electronic only certificates, inspection reports and forms
All reports for care service inspections completed on or after 15 July 2011 will be issued electronically through our eforms system.
All reports for care service inspections completed on or after 15 July 2011 will be issued electronically through our eforms system.
We will no longer automatically send you paper copies of registration certificates or care service inspection reports.
In addition, we encourage you to complete forms online wherever possible. You can find out how to get set up on our online forms system by calling our eForms helpdesk on 0345 603 0890.
We have a duty to provide services that are cost effective and efficient. Moving towards providing all of our services online will help us achieve this.
We would remind you that you have a duty to display your registration certificate publicly within your service. In addition, it is good practice to make your inspection report available to people using and choosing your service and their carers.
If you are unable to access our online services for any reason, please call our national enquiries line on 0345 600 9527 and we will provide you with paper copies. We will also provide translations and alternative formats on request.
Important
Make sure:
- You check your emails regularly so you do not miss important messages.
- You give us your up-to-date email address. If you do not do this, you might not receive your draft inspection report. This could lead you to miss the opportunity to comment on the report and return an action plan on time. You might also miss the final report, which appears on the SCSWIS website at the same time that we send you the final report.
Click here to view/download procedure for issuing inspection reports electronically.
Register care
If you want to operate a care service in Scotland you must, by law, register with the Care Inspectorate.
Before applying to register a service
Before you apply to register a care service you must make sure you have read and understood the associated guidance and legislation.
Every registered care service must continuously meet the requirements of:
- the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010
- the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Registration) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/28)
- the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Applications) Order 2011 (SSI 2011/29)
- the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011 (SSI 2011/210)
- the Health and Social Care Standards
- any other legislation relevant to your service.
Fees
Care services must pay fees to be registered with us. The maximum limit is set by Scottish Ministers. The fees we collect contribute to our operating costs.
We charge a fee for registering a new service and an annual continuation fee. The annual continuation fee licenses a care service to operate.
All application fees are non-returnable.
To find out more about our fees click here.
What to expect from the registration process
You can now apply to register a care service online, using our new, secure system. The online application is simple to complete and only asks you questions that are relevant to your service type.
You can manage your application easily. You can save it as you go and return to it later so you can complete and submit at your own pace. You can go back to previous stages to check, change and add to your application. The new application allows you to upload supporting documents and pay your application fee.
Read our guidance online registraiton application form - your guide.
We aim to assess applications for a childminding service within three months and all other services within six months. However, this presumes that you supply us with a competent and fully detailed application, as well as any additional information we request. It is in your interest to give us all the information we ask for in the application form to prevent any delays or the risk of us closing or refusing your application.
Once you have submitted your application, our national registration team will check:
- the information you have given us
- whether the provider is fit to provide the service
- whether the manager is fit to manage the service
- that the proposed premises are fit to be used for that purpose
- that the service will make all the proper provisions for the health, welfare, independence, choice, privacy and dignity of everyone using the service.
We may also check the financial viability of the service. Any information we ask for during the registration process is in accordance with the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010.
Read our applying to register a care service - guidance for applicants.
For more information about registering a service (other than childminding) click here. [LINK TO REGISTER A CARE SERVICE (OTHER THAN CM) PAGE].
- Register a care service: Requesting advice before applying
- Register a care service: Copy an application
For more information about registering a childminding service click here. [LINK TO REGISTER A CM SERVICE PAGE].
If you are unclear about the kind of service you want to apply for, click here to see the definitions of care services which must be registered with us.
For general advice about registering a care service you can contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Create an account to begin your application.
Sign in to see an existing application [LINK].
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please call our contact centre on 0345 600 9527.
Related documents
Online registraiton application form - your guide
Applying to register a care service - guidance for applicants
Self-evaluation for improvement – your guide
The Squirrel Collection Nursery in Broxburn
A West Lothian nursery has been told it must make improvements after an unannounced inspection by Scotland's social care regulator, the Care Inspectorate.