Statement on Abbotsford Care, Headwell House, Dunfermline
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: "An inspection has identified significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents of Abbotsford Care, Headwell House in Dunfermline.
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Transformative impact of Allied Health Professionals shown in new Care Inspectorate case studies
A new set of case studies has been published by the Care Inspectorate, demonstrating the transformative impact that Allied Health Professionals have on the lives of people experiencing care in Scotland.
Allied Health Professionals case studies: The transformative impact of AHPs on the lives of people experiencing care shows the breadth and depth of AHP contributions, including the therapeutic power of the arts, innovative approaches to pain management and physical rehabilitation.
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Recall of batches of Hibiwash
Mölnlycke Health Care are recalling specific batches of Hibiwash - further information here.
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Anne’s Law update
The regulations about care home visiting that are commonly known as Anne’s Law, will come into force on Tuesday 31 March 2026. The regulations strengthen the rights of people living in adult and older people’s care homes to maintain contact with those who are important to them. They do this by introducing duties for care home providers in relation to visiting arrangements, identification of Essential Care Supporters, and transparency where visiting is restricted for any reason.
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A new corporate plan pointing towards a sustainable future for social care and social work in Scotland
After extensive engagement across the sector last year, we have published a bold and refreshed corporate plan to guide our work over the next five years.
The new corporate plan has our vision even more firmly at its core: that everyone in Scotland experiences high-quality, compassionate care, support and learning when they need it, delivered in a way that respects their rights and choices.
To achieve this, our mission sets out how we will provide public assurance about the quality of social care and social work - supporting improvement and collaboration.
The corporate plan is built around three strategic outcomes that reflect what stakeholders expect from a modern, rights-focused regulator.
Each strategic outcome and enabler will be supported by clear performance measures. These were developed to ensure they reflect shared priorities and can drive accountability across the organisation.
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