Staff vacancies in care services 2024

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

The Staff Vacancies in Care Services 2024 report, published today by the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), provides data on vacancies reported by care services as at 31 December 2024. It is based on information registered care services provided to the Care Inspectorate.


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Report of a joint inspection of services for children and young people subject to compulsory supervision orders living at home with their parents in Na h-Eileanan an Iar - the Western Isles

A joint inspection of services in Na h-Eileanan an Iar - the Western Isles for children and young people subject to compulsory supervision orders while living at home with their parents has found strengths plus some areas for improvement.

Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland found that most children and young people were receiving support to reduce risks and to effectively address their needs.


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Closing the dementia care gap in Scotland and beyond with practical resources

Maureen Cossar from our Health and Social Care Improvement Team, gives an update on the delivery of our Practical Dementia Resources project

I’ve just returned from the 19th UK Dementia Congress in Manchester, giving me the chance to place another pin on the map of conferences where the Care Inspectorate has been spreading the word about our anticipated Practical Dementia Resources project.


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Annual returns now available

The annual return is now available. The deadline for completion is Tuesday, 17 February 2026. 

All service types must complete their annual returns electronically, using the Care Inspectorate’s eForms system.


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