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.
Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services Events
IRISS (Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services) is hosting two one-day workshops in partnership with the CCPS (Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland) to be delivered by the Institute for Public Care.
Dumfries & Galloway Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Dumfries & Galloway Council's delivery of social work services.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in Falkirk Council area
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Falkirk Council area.
Preventing Infection in Care
A new SCSWIS and NHS Education for Scotland free educational resource to improve the knowledge and skills of carers in infection prevention and control has been launched.
Joint follow through inspection of services to protect children and young people in Stirling Council
We have published our joint follow through inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Stirling area.
Angus Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Angus Council's delivery of social work services.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in Midlothian Council area
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Midlothian area.
Is your early years practitioner registered?
It is estimated that around 2,150 practitioners still need to register before compulsory registration comes into force on 30 September 2011 at the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
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).