Self-evaluation in adult care services
Following the introduction of the Health and Social Care Standards in 2018, the Care Inspectorate began to introduce our quality frameworks and gradually withdrew the requirement for services to submit a self-assessment. The primary purpose of a quality framework is to support services to evaluate their own performance. The same framework is then used by inspectors to provide independent assurance about the quality of people’s care and support. We are now ready to expand on this approach by enhancing our methodology around self-evaluation.
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Care Inspectorate statement on Allinvale House, Airdrie
A spokesperson for the Care Inspectorate said: “An inspection has identified serious and significant concerns about the quality of care experienced by young people at Allinvale House, Airdrie.
“We understand this is a difficult and distressing time for young people, their families and staff at the service.
“However, our first priority is always the health and wellbeing of young people.
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Health and Care Staffing (Scotland) Act 2019 and the Care Inspectorates Safe Staffing Programme – reduced capacity
The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2019. The work was paused to allow everyone to focus efforts on the Covid-19 pandemic. The Act will now come into force on 1 April 2024. The Act is applicable to all health and care staff in Scotland.
The Safe Staffing Programme team works in collaboration with service providers, people who experience care, relatives, representation groups and other key stakeholders. Our vision is for care services in Scotland to have the right people, in the right place, with the right skills at the right time working to ensure people experience the best health and care outcomes.
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Joint inspection of adult support and protection in North Ayrshire
An inspection of adult support and protection measures in the North Ayrshire area 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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Clarification about Annual Return questions regarding the Knowledge and Skills framework for Health and Care Staff (KSF)
Questions are included in the annual return about the Knowledge and Skills framework for Health and Care Staff, however, this resource has been delayed and is not yet complete.
The annual return questions are included to collect baseline information about the usefulness of the learning resource to the social care sector. The Care Inspectorate has no expectation that staff or services have completed the learning resource, at this time. The KSF is not mandatory.
For support and resources specific to the ELC sector, please visit the ELC section of the safe staffing page on our Hub.
For support and resource specific to the adult sector, please visit the adult section of the safe staffing page on our Hub.
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