13 Aug 2020
2019 Mental Health Officers’ Report published
A new report, published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today, reveals that 94 staff left the mental health officer (MHO) workforce between December 2018 and 2019. The report also shows that although the number of local authorities reporting an MHO shortfall increased to 27, the number of full time MHOs needed to address the shortfall decreased to 49.
07 Aug 2020
Extension of influenza (flu) vaccination programme to include social care staff
The Scottish Social Services Council, the Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland have issued a joint statement in support of the Scottish Government's decision to extend health board free flu vaccine programmes to include certain social care staff.
20 Jul 2020
Telling Inspiring Care Stories from across Scotland
Today we launch Inspiring Care Stories which tell how the social service workforce has adapted, coped and excelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
15 Jul 2020
2020-21 Voluntary Sector Development Fund open
Applications to the 2020-21 Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) are now open. It supports voluntary sector organisations providing social services registered with the Care Inspectorate.
06 Jul 2020
Person-centred care during the COVID-19 pandemic: what matters to you
A guide for social service workers
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13 Aug 2020
2019 Mental Health Officers’ Report published
A new report, published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today, reveals that 94 staff left the mental health officer (MHO) workforce between December 2018 and 2019. The report also shows that although the number of local authorities reporting an MHO shortfall increased to 27, the number of full time MHOs needed to address the shortfall decreased to 49.
07 Aug 2020
Extension of influenza (flu) vaccination programme to include social care staff
The Scottish Social Services Council, the Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care and the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland have issued a joint statement in support of the Scottish Government's decision to extend health board free flu vaccine programmes to include certain social care staff.
03 Aug 2020
The new continuous professional learning requirement
This autumn we will replace post registration training and learning (PRTL) with a new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement.
