Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment
We have now published an updated version of Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment.
This guidance helps employers, especially those in social care, early learning and childcare and social work, to meet legislative and regulatory requirements for the recruitment and selection of staff.
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Good care for vegans and vegetarians
We worked in partnership with Vegetarian for Life to produce new guidance Good care for vegans and vegetarians. Published today to mark National Older Veg*ns Day today, the self-evaluation tool and guidance are based on the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Standards. The guidance will be useful for inspectors to inform an inspection and for care services looking for best practice points.
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Publication of Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation
The independent review has published its recommendations, which can be read here.
Jackie Irvine, Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate, said: “We welcome the publication of the recommendations of the Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation.
“Our scrutiny, assurance and quality improvement work is focused on ensuring that everyone experiences care that is tailored to their needs, is outcomes focused and promotes people’s rights and choices.
“We will take time to consider the recommendations carefully and examine where we can further develop aspects of our role to continue to support those experiencing care, support and learning opportunities.
“We look forward to working with the Scottish Government, partners across the sector and those experiencing care to support the work that is taken forward from the review.”
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Winter vaccination programme to include social care staff
Social care staff of all ages who have a direct hands-on care role are eligible to receive a Covid-19 and flu vaccine this year. Appointment booking is open for frontline staff.
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Secure care pathway review
Timely support is not always available for children and young people with experience of - or who may require - secure care, according to a new report by the Care Inspectorate.
The Secure Care Pathway Review found that availability and access to the right kind of educational, legal, health and community support is essential in preventing young people going into or returning to a secure care setting.
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