Using technology to assess and manage pain. Apply to join our trial today.
PainChek is an app-based solution which uses facial recognition technology and artificial intelligence to measure pain in adults that can’t reliably self-report their pain.
We are asking interested services to join the trial and contribute important evidence to inform the future of this emerging technology in Scotland.
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ASPire Hub launched
The ASPire Hub is a place for everyone working in Adult Support and Protection in Scotland to access and share resources. Find out more here.
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Disabled children and young people’s experiences of social work services: a thematic review
Too many disabled children and their families in Scotland are not receiving the help they needed at the right time, inspectors have found.
A report published today considers how well social work services contribute to ensuring disabled children have their rights respected and receive early care and support.
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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
If you believe that you have suffered abuse in a residential childcare setting, you can contact the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and share your experiences.
Contact the Inquiry’s witness support team to let them know if you are interested in talking about your experiences.
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Joint inspection of adult support and protection: overview of progress in partnerships where inspections were undertaken in 2017-18
A report on the progress made in adult support and protection by six Scottish partnerships since 2017 has found that, overall, priority areas for improvement were positively addressed.
The report, which focuses on Dundee, North Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, Aberdeenshire, Highland and Midlothian, was published today by the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland.
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