New podcast series on the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019
The safe staffing programme team has been working hard behind the scenes to produce a series of podcasts on the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 (HSCA). The Act commenced on 1 April 2024, setting out requirements for safe staffing across all health and care services in Scotland.
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A joint inspection of services for children and young people at risk of harm in Glasgow
A joint inspection of services in the Glasgow city community planning partnership has found important strengths in ensuring children and young people at risk of harm are safe, protected and supported. Some areas for improvement were also identified.
Inspectors noted that through the child poverty programme, partners had embedded a collaborative culture of prioritising and addressing child poverty. They delivered a range of creative approaches to address the issue which had a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of families.
Family support services were effectively delivered through an innovative long-term collaborative partnership with the third sector.
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Restrictive practice 2024 - statistical bulletin
The use of physical restraint and seclusion in care services for children and young people reduced in 2024, according to the Care Inspectorate.
A statistical bulletin published today, which focused on services providing residential care and support, noted there were 6,263 incidents of physical restraint in 2024, and the median number of incidents of physical restraint for all services was one. There were 68 (-1.1%) fewer incidents of physical restraint than the previous year, and the median number of incidents across all services decreased from two.
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Update to our Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services report
Our Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services report has been updated (July 2025).
Key clarification: Audit trails can be presented in both written and electronic formats.
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Statement on Bearsden Before and After School Service, Glasgow
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by children at Bearsden Before and After School Service in Glasgow.
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