The use of SOFI during inspection of care homes for older people

From October 2014 onwards, our inspectors will be using the Short Observational Framework for Inspection (SOFI) during inspections of care homes for older people.


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Early Learning and Childcare Statistics in Scotland, 2013

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


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Joint inspection of services for older people starts in Glasgow

Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland examine services for older people in Glasgow.


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Essence of a Memory competition

The Essence of a Memory competition is part of the Luminate Festival of Creative Ageing, and will be open for entries from 1st - 22nd October 2014.


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Change of number from 0845 to 0345

On 1 October our 0845 numbers will change to 0345.  The number change only affects our 0845 numbers and only the prefix is affected, so it's actually just a swap from 08 to 03. The rest of the number stays the same. 


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