Statement on Castlehill Care Home, Inverness
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by residents of Castlehill Care Home in Inverness.
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Care Inspectorate welcomes launch of the National Induction Framework for social care
Scotland’s National Induction Framework for Social Care, developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), is set to launch on 14 May 2025. This new initiative aims to provide free, induction training for adult social care workers across Scotland, providing a consistent, efficient, and accessible learning experience.
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Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2024/25
The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2024/25 has now been released. This presents data on the number of registered care services, new registrations and cancellations, complaints about care services and quality theme grades all by care service type and or service sector. This is updated on a quarterly basis.
All content is available under the Open Government License, unless otherwise stated. More information on this license is available here.
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A national review of justice social work: self-evaluation of performance, quality and outcomes
Justice social work services continue to face challenges in demonstrating how the services they deliver help people to change and positively impact communities.
However, a new national review carried out by the Care Inspectorate also found that people using justice services report that the support and supervision they receive is having a positive impact on their lives.
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A review of social work governance and assurance across Scotland
Change is needed to support the vital role of social work services, according to a new report from the Care Inspectorate.
Social work and social care services play a crucial role in protecting and supporting some of the most vulnerable people and communities in Scotland. Effective leadership and robust governance of these services are essential to ensuring that social workers and other staff can carry out their duties safely, ethically, and with the necessary support.
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