Care Inspectorate

Regulating and improving care and social work in Scotland.

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The percentage of care services reporting staff vacancies dropped again in 2024, two years after a record high.

Today we and the @CareInspect published the Staff Vacancies in Care Services 2024 report, which shows the vacancies care services reported as of 31 December 2024. It is based on information registered care services provided to the Care Inspectorate.

https://t.co/oZfGaT2op1

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We want to say a HUGE thanks to those who were working and delivering care services during the recent severe weather conditions, especially in the Highlands and North Eastern parts of the country. We praise your dedication and commitment during such challenging circumstances. Your exceptional efforts meant all care and support for the people who rely on services continued with minimal disruption.

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🗞️Maureen Cossar from our Health and Social Care Improvement Team, gives an update on the delivery of our Practical Dementia Resources project in the latest edition of the Scottish Care Bulletin (page 16)👇

🔗https://t.co/c8rpord6SD

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Thank you to those who have already submitted their annual returns.

Our contact centre is available this evening from 16:00-19:00 to answer your annual returns queries. There will be limited staff available, so we ask for your patience while we answer your calls during this time.

Call 0345 600 9527, or email [email protected]

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📣Annual returns are now live!

💻Services can now complete their annual return on our eForms system here https://t.co/404UaeH7Eo. The deadline for completion is Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Even if your service is inactive, you still have to complete one!

📞Our contact centre will be open late for all services every Thursday between 16:00-19:00 during the annual return period. There will be limited staff available, so we ask for your patience while we answer your calls.

ℹ️Call us for advice on 0345 600 9527 or visit https://t.co/qAi8nHF984

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We are hiring a senior organisation and workforce development (OWD) business partner. This national role offers a significant opportunity to shape organisational culture, capability and performance across the Care Inspectorate. As senior OWD business partner, you will provide a high-quality internal consultancy service that strengthens alignment between our people, values, culture, systems and ways of working.

Closing date: 08:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.

🔗https://t.co/EXYC8PYLvX

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🚨Annual returns go live tomorrow, Tuesday, 6 January 2026. You will be able to complete your annual return through our online eForms system here https://t.co/404UaeH7Eo. The deadline for completion is Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Further information is available on our website https://t.co/qAi8nHF984.

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💡Want to learn more about using digital in care? Visit our Digital Social Care Hub for resources, training, and inspiration. Let’s make connection easy and joyful this festive season!

🌟Digital isn’t just tech—it’s a way to bring people together. Explore our hub today!

🔗https://t.co/ZmfaPry7Iw

#DigitalSocialCare #MeaningfulConnection #FestiveCare #CareCommunity

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Had a busy Christmas? Why not cosy up with a good film and those leftover mince pies.
The benefits of #FilmInCare have been shown to include improved moods, sleep, physical health, companionship and more. This resource has been designed to help each home get the most positive impact out of film screenings.

Visit #TheHub to find out more https://t.co/jQiHGkh019.

*We worked in partnership with academics from Dundee University.

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🎅🎄☃️From everyone at the Care Inspectorate, we wish a very Merry Christmas to those working in care services today. We hope you all have a lovely festive day.

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Our contact centre and offices will be closed for the festive period from 14:00 on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen at 09:00 on Monday 5 January 2026.

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🎄🎅❤️We know this is an extremely busy time for care homes and we want to remind services of the importance of visiting throughout this festive period. Meaningful contact with families and friends is fundamental to health and wellbeing, and is a key part of our human rights. See our Factsheet on care home visiting for further information: https://t.co/xJX9pFNOac

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✅Five easy ways to make digital connection happen this festive season.

🌟Small steps make a big difference. Try these tips to keep connections strong this Christmas!

🎅Start simple with video calls
🎅Make it personal
🎅Train and support staff
🎅Check accessibility
🎅Keep it fun!

👉Learn more about Digital Social Care on The Hub https://t.co/ZmfaPry7Iw

#DigitalSocialCare #CareTips #FestiveCare #StayConnected

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📣Annual returns are coming! You will be able to complete your annual return through our online eForms system from Tuesday 6 January 2026. The deadline for completion is Tuesday 17 February 2026. Further information is available on our website: https://t.co/OuxM3hc8Wb

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It is important that people experiencing care in adult and older people’s care homes are supported to spend meaningful time with people important to them, and to engage in meaningful activities both within and beyond the care home.

“We say to residents, this is your house, so if you would normally have your granddaughter over for tea on a Friday, still have her over and we’ll make the tea.” (Care home manager)

🔗Download our new guidance, Supporting meaningful connection: good practice guidance for care homes here https://t.co/iS6Lj3c9UX

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We recently visited Newcroft Childcare, a childminder service in Moray, to discuss the benefits of outdoor play and learning and what makes a great inspection.

Watch our video to find out more: https://t.co/g8oZ8238JO

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🎉Can’t be there in person? Bring the party online! Livestream family celebrations or community events so everyone can join in. Digital brings the outside world in and makes festive moments inclusive.

✅Distance doesn’t have to mean missing out. Let’s make festive fun accessible for everyone!

👉Learn more about Digital Social Care on The Hub: https://t.co/ZmfaPry7Iw

#DigitalSocialCare #MeaningfulConnection #FestiveCare #InclusiveCare

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🌟🕯️Happy Hanukkah/Hanukkah Sameach to all those celebrating the festival of lights.

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It is important that people experiencing care in adult and older people’s care homes get the most out of life and experience connection, which enriches their day-to-day lives and meets their individual needs.

“Just a few girls in here and we have sort of matched together, we have meals together all the time and we just do silly things, have a giggle. And that gets you through the day.” (Person experiencing care)

🔗Download our new guidance, Supporting meaningful connection: good practice guidance for care homes here https://t.co/iS6Lj3c9UX