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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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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Dumfries & Galloway Council Scrutiny Report

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

Click here to read the report.


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Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services Events

IRISS (Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services) is hosting two one-day workshops in partnership with the CCPS (Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland) to be delivered by the Institute for Public Care.


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Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in Falkirk Council area

We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Falkirk Council area.


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