Triennial review of initial case reviews and significant case reviews for adults (2019-2022)


From November 2019, the Care Inspectorate has received and reviewed initial and significant case reviews undertaken and submitted by adult protection committees across Scotland.


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A joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Aberdeenshire community planning partnership


Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland and Education Scotland evaluated the impact of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Aberdeenshire as very good.   


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Message from Jackie Irvine, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate


Dear Colleagues

During this festive season, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all staff working in social work, social care and children and young people’s services throughout the country for their continuing professionalism and commitment to caring for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and in the most challenging of circumstances.


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Letter to ELC providers


Jackie Irvine, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate, has written to all early learning and childcare providers, including childminders and school-aged child care.

You can read the full letter here.


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Updated guidance for employers recruiting people with refugee status


The Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council have updated their guidance for employers when recruiting people with refugee status for paid or voluntary work in any registered social care service.


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