SSSC Open Badges are now five-years old.  To celebrate, Robert Stewart, lead officer for SSSC Open Badges, tells us more about what's coming up this year.

The SSSC Register opened to its biggest group of workers, support workers in care at home and housing support, just over two years ago. Head of Registration Cheryl Campbell updates us on progress.

We understand that as health and care professionals you may be feeling anxious about Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Project Lift is hosting a series of events to explore how to tackle the most urgent issues in health and care and how to create a more sustainable way of working which enables different approaches that prevent new issues occurring, building resilience within ourselves, our teams and the system.

The Scottish Government has produced new guidance to reduce the risk from fire in specialised housing, such as sheltered and supported accommodation.

Do you have an apprentice or are you thinking about employing an apprentice? 

We’ve become aware that there is some confusion among employers, learning providers and colleges about whether apprentices need to register with the SSSC.

Early learning and childcare (ELC) staff are receiving new help to inspire young children in science and maths. 

A new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning package, developed in partnership with the Scottish Government and the University of the West of Scotland, provides multimedia resources and activities for staff to help babies and children to develop curiosity in the world around them. 

We recently received our Investors in Young People award.

We welcome the findings of the Independent Care Review as an important step in improving the lives of children, young people and those with care experience. We contributed to the workforce work group, which was one of 10 that examined different aspects of the care system.

The Scottish Government has published guidance and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on managing self-directed support for adults with incapacity.

Are you involved, or have you been involved, in a social care project that’s made a real difference to people’s lives, outcomes, or system changes?

The NHS Scotland 2020 event takes place at the SEC in Glasgow on 24 and 25 June and they are looking for social service organisations to deliver poster presentations.