Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in the Argyll & Bute Council area

We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Argyll & Bute council area.


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Highland Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on Highland Council's delivery of social work services.

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Online services for Learning Disabilities

Two new online services for Learning Disabilities have been launched by NHS Education Scotland and Better Info Better Lives.


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North Ayrshire Council Scrutiny Report

We have now published our scrutiny report on North Ayrshire Council's delivery of social work services.

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Our new everyday name

From now on our everyday name is the "Care Inspectorate".  Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health, agreed and reported this to Parliament this afternoon.

Our formal name, Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (SCSWIS) is set out in legislation so will not change. However, in all our day-to-day business, from today, we will be known as the "Care Inspectorate".

Click here for more information about the statement.


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