Does your service have what it takes to be award winning?

Scotland’s national awards, the Care Accolades is searching for the most outstanding social service projects, services and initiatives throughout the country.  We want to hear from excellent social service organisations that are making a difference to the lives of people who use services, carers, workers and the public.

 

Care News - Winter 2012/2013

 

Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - Dignity Introductory Workshops

The QNIS Delivering Dignity Grants Programme aims to improve the dignity and healthcare experience of older people in Scotland.  This Programme aligns with the national Person-Centred Health and Care Programme and is supported by the Chief Nursing Officer.

 

 

Care Inspectorate Chair Vacancy

The Scottish Government is now recruiting a Chair to the Board of the Care Inspectorate. The Chair will provide strategic leadership and direction to the Board and enable it to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Care Inspectorate.

 

Aberdeen City Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on Aberdeen City Council's delivery of social work services.

 

Online Policy/Research Hub Survey

The Care Inspectorate is introducing an online policy/research ‘hub’, providing access to research tools and online training, publications and policy updates, as well as a good practice section featuring case studies from a variety of settings. 

 

West Dunbartonshire Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on West Dunbartonshire Council's delivery of social work services.  

Care Inspectorate recruiting senior roles

We are now recruiting five senior Care Inspectorate posts.  The posts are Director of Inspection, Depute Director of Inspection (Children's Services and Criminal Justice), Depute Director of Inspection (Adults' Services), Head of Organisational Development and Head of Analysis and Business Planning.

 

QNIS Delivering Dignity Grants Programme

The Queens Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), a Burdett Trust funding partner, has announced the Delivering Dignity Programme to fund nurse-led projects from 2013-2015. This Programme aligns with the national Person-Centred Health and Care Programme and is supported by the Chief Nursing Officer.

 

Annual Returns

Services must complete their Annual Return for this year between 8 January 2013 and 18 February 2013.