Validation Inspections (2015/16): Proportionality in highly performing services

The Care Inspectorate is currently reviewing its methodology ahead of the development and introduction of new national care standards. Part of this approach involves testing out new types of inspection more closely tailored to the type of service being inspected.


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Seasonal Flu

The flu programme will protect more people than ever before from flu. Visit www.immunisationscotland.org.uk/flu or call the NHS inform helpline on 0800 22 44 88 for more information.


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Joint inspection of services for children and young people in Aberdeenshire

Services for children and young people in Aberdeenshire are performing well but can improve further in key areas, inspectors have concluded.


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The review of the National Care Standards has begun!

In a few weeks’ time, we will ask for your views on draft overarching principles that will apply to all health and social care settings across Scotland. Consultation on the principles will take place during November.


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Childcare Statistics 2014

The Care Inspectorate has today published its annual report on early learning and childcare provision in Scotland.


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