Perth and Kinross Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Perth and Kinross Council's delivery of social work services.
Moray Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Moray Council's delivery of social work services.
Scottish Housing and Support Conference
Changing services for a changing climate.
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.
New learning resource available - Respecting and Protecting Adults at Risk in Scotland
NES (NHS Education for Scotland) have launched this learning resource to support and prepare health and social care practitioners in the practical application of the provisions of The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, the Mental Health (Care and Treatment)(Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007.
Joint statement on care and support for all people with learning disabilities
We have joined with the Mental Welfare Commission and the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability to make it clear that no one with a learning disability, whichever care or treatment setting they are in, must be at risk of being deprived of their fundamental rights.
Education Scotland launched as new agency for education
Education Scotland, the Scottish Government's national development and improvement agency for education, was launched on 1 July.
Building a framework for offender risk assessment
The Risk Management Authority (RMA) has published its paper, Framework for Risk Assessment, Management and Evaluation: FRAME.
Drive to prevent care home falls
A best practice toolkit has been launched to help manage and reduce falls and fractures in Scotland's care homes.
Website publications - maintenance
The publications section on our website is currently down for maintenance. Apologies for any inconvenience.