Our new everyday name
From now on our everyday name is the "Care Inspectorate". Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health, agreed and reported this to Parliament this afternoon.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people
Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) has today published its joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Glasgow City area.
Nursing & Midwifery Council Edinburgh Office
The NMC have opened a new office on the ground floor of 114-116 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4LH. The Edinburgh office is the base for Cathy Cairns (Assistant Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland affairs).
Go for Gold 2012 Challenge
The National Association for Providers of Activity (NAPA) based in England have held a challenge through July 2012 called Go For Gold
Industrial Action
There may be some disruption to our service on Wednesday 30 November due to industrial action. Planned inspection visits may be rescheduled and you may experience difficulty contacting us by telephone. Normal service will resume on Thursday 1 December.
Joint inspection of services for children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway 1
Inspectors have warned they are “not confident” that vulnerable children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway are being kept safe.
Involvement Review Consultation Survey
We are currently undertaking a review of involvement activities in SCSWIS and want to hear your views on how SCSWIS should engage with people, what you think will work and any experiences you have of good practice in involvement.
SCSWIS response to Panorama expose
Jacquie Roberts,Interim Chief Executive of SCSWIS, said: