Corporate Parenting Report 2021-23


We all want the best outcomes for all babies, infants, children and young people who are care experienced and accept our responsibility as a corporate parent to make their needs a priority.

Our Corporate Parenting Report 2021-23 reflects how over the last three years, we have fulfilled these duties to complement and support the actions of parents, families, and carers to deliver positive change for children and young people. 


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Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2023/24


The Care Inspectorate Statistical Summary Report for Quarter 4 of 2023/24 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 joint inspection of adult support and protection in Highland


A joint inspection of adult support and protection in Highland found clear strengths in ensuring adults at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported.

However, inspectors also identified areas which could further improve. 


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Care surveys for people who use care at home and housing support services


We want people to be able to meaningfully engage with our inspections in a way that suits them best.  In 2023, we ran a successful pilot to introduce online surveys for people who use services, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals who help to support people in care homes.    

We are now ready to roll out the second phase of surveys to all care at home/housing support services and will be asking people to complete these from mid-May 2024 onwards. We have developed a care survey for people who use care at home/housing support services, relatives, carers, staff and visiting professionals who help to support people in services. These surveys replace the old care standards questionnaires (CSQs) and link to our quality frameworks.


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Serious Incident Reviews 2022-2024


A Care Inspectorate report on serious incident reviews in justice social work has highlighted continuing improvement. 

Today’s report also recommends where further improvements should be made. 


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