Inspection of adult social work and social care services in the city of Edinburgh


An inspection of adult social work and social care services in the City of Edinburgh has found structural weaknesses in the planning and delivery of services in the health, social work and social care system. This has resulted in too many people and carers not receiving services at the right time or place.

The inspection reports on a number of key areas:


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Inspection of adult social work and social care services in the city of Edinburgh


An inspection of adult social work and social care services in the City of Edinburgh has found structural weaknesses in the planning and delivery of services in the health, social work and social care system. This has resulted in too many people and carers not receiving services at the right time or place.


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Scotland’s citiZENs of the future say ‘Namaste’ to new resource on physical activity


Kids at Step by Step nursery in Cumbernauld showed off their yoga moves at the official launch of ‘My Active World,’ as they celebrated active play with the Care Inspectorate.


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Annual returns are now closed


This year’s annual returns have now closed.

We would like to thank everyone who submitted their annual return to us by the deadline, Sunday 19 March 2023. The information you have provided will help us plan, inform and carry out our inspections and improvement work.


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Pressure Ulcer Prevention


Health Improvement Scotland are currently updating their Pressure Ulcer change package and measurement plan which was developed as part of the improvement programme from 2017, Reducing Pressure Ulcer in Care Homes. 


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