Workforce Matters

Developing workforce capacity of the independent care sector. Tweets by Caroline Deane @carrieD112. Retweets do not show agreement.

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We’re finishing #WorkforceMatters with Marion MacInnes and Kari Gallagher from SSSC.

💭 What worked well?
💭 What was missing?
💭 What could be improved?

A reflective session gathering experiences to help inform new resources for people stepping into frontline management roles.

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Congratulations to our Career & Attraction Lead, Laura Dobinson, whose work across the Highlands has earned Scottish Care the Workforce North Award for Innovative Approaches to Talent Attraction and Development! 🏆

A fantastic and well-deserved achievement.

#ProsperAwards26

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Welcome to the Scottish Care Workforce ebulletin! - https://t.co/RHAa0afY4k

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📦 A surprise package arrived from Australia!

Inside: TeaTime merchandise, Tim Tams & plenty of excitement in the Scottish Care office.

Thank you to TeaTime for your partnership. We look forward to welcoming the team to Scotland for our Care Home Conference this November. 🤝

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Who supports the people leading social care?

Join us on 1 October as we explore resilience, peer support and communities of practice at Workforce Matters.

Register for your place here: https://t.co/hpb5e9UCIX

#WorkforceMatters

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Meallmore wins UK care home award for health and nutrition | The Herald https://t.co/OL3w4Ueerw

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Who's your rising star? ⭐

The Emerging Talent Award recognises future leaders and outstanding new talent in care homes.

Nominate now ⬇️
https://t.co/lzW3300kJ9

#CareAwards26 #CelebrateCare #CareCreates

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We're proud to be shortlisted for the Workforce North Award for Innovative Approaches to Talent Attraction & Development at the @ProsperScot #ProsperAwards26

A fantastic recognition of the work being done to support social care workforce attraction across the Highlands.

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Scottish Care is one of eight UK social care organisations calling on the new Prime Minister to exempt providers from recent increases to employers' National Insurance contributions (eNICs).

Read the joint letter and find out more: https://t.co/4ENadhaBtw

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⚽🏴 Football memories, national pride and plenty of celebration at Westwood House Care Home!

Residents shared stories of supporting Scotland through the years while enjoying World Cup-themed activities. 💙

Read more: https://t.co/kS6f2tvWhm

#CareWorldCup #CareCreates

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Another #CareWorldCup story ⚽

Airthrey Care Home brought residents, families & the community together for a World Cup street party - full of fun, football & connection 🙌

https://t.co/eUndurWjLc

#CareCreates

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#CareWorldCup story ⚽

Dryfemount celebrated with a World Cup-themed open day - great to see the community come together 🙌

https://t.co/7LVmqpkwFK

#CareCreates

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Nominations for the Scottish Care Care Home Awards 2026 are now open.

Let’s celebrate the people behind great care.

Entry deadline: Monday 31 August 2026

https://t.co/2EUQsRsWYq

#CareAwards26 #CelebrateCare

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Entries now OPEN for our Care Home Awards 2026 🏆

Celebrate the people and teams delivering outstanding care across Scotland.

Nominate today ⬇️
https://t.co/2EUQsRsWYq

Entry deadline: Monday 31 August 2026.

#CareAwards26 #CelebrateCare

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We’re supporting the launch of the Pastoral Care Quality Award 🏆

Recognising providers leading the way in workforce wellbeing, inclusion & ethical recruitment.

Join the online launch to find out more on 7 July, 1-2pm.

Register here: https://t.co/FtQ9LpdgM8

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We’re delighted to welcome Hierarchy Technologies as a sponsor of the #Homecare26 Conference this Friday.

🎟️ Tickets still available - book now and visit Hierarchy at the exhibition on 15 May. https://t.co/cL58DBTRmt

#CareCreates

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Scottish Care has signed an open letter calling for a named Minister for Older People in the next Scottish Government. Age Scotland’s Big Survey: 2/3 don’t think enough action is being taken; 70% don’t feel older people are valued.

Read more here: https://t.co/xW7qEjxThY

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#CareCreates story 👇
At 100, Dennis Arnold walked 16 miles - then created a sensory room for fellow residents at BCG Coupar Angus Care Home.

Dennis’s story shows what care creates when people are listened to, supported and trusted.

Read Dennis's story: https://t.co/MTzKoi92vk

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Fair Pay. Fair Work. Fair Care.

Career pathways • accredited induction • fair pay • wellbeing • ethical recruitment • long‑term workforce strategy • apprenticeship levy access.

Read our manifesto: https://t.co/KtArYpmrUh

#CareCreates

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Care Creates… strong local economies.

Care work supports communities and local jobs - and must be valued and paid fairly.

#CareCreates