Closing the dementia care gap in Scotland and beyond with practical resources

Maureen Cossar from our Health and Social Care Improvement Team, gives an update on the delivery of our Practical Dementia Resources project

I’ve just returned from the 19th UK Dementia Congress in Manchester, giving me the chance to place another pin on the map of conferences where the Care Inspectorate has been spreading the word about our anticipated Practical Dementia Resources project.


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Annual returns now available

The annual return is now available. The deadline for completion is Tuesday, 17 February 2026. 

All service types must complete their annual returns electronically, using the Care Inspectorate’s eForms system.


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Recall: Nestlé SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula

Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin). Find out more here.


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Festive closure

Our contact centre and offices will be closed for the festive period from 14:00 on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen at 09:00 on Monday 5 January 2026.


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National review of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation

Issued on behalf of the Care Inspectorate, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland, Healthcare Improvement Scotland and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland

The Care Inspectorate (CI) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) have been asked by Scottish Government Ministers to lead a joint inspection working with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.

The review will establish whether instances of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation are being identified and acted on appropriately by those services responsible for public protection in Scotland.


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