Care Inspectorate Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16

We have published our Annual Report & Accounts for 2015-16. This was the fifth year of operation for the Care Inspectorate and this report highlights our performance on providing public protection and supporting improvement in care, across the almost 14,000 registered services that we regulate and inspect across Scotland.


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NHS Tayside Only - Medicine Waste

In 2016 NHS Tayside issued a letter to managers of care homes in Tayside asking for support in ensuring best value from medicines and that medication waste is minimised. For more information see attached letter.   

In 2017 a second letter was sent by NHS Tayside explaining a new protocol for the uplift of returned medicines from care homes, aimed at reducing inappropriate medicines waste. The letter was supported by Scottish care and the Care Inspectorate. The protocol and letter can be viewed here


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Cognitive Stimulation Workshops

NHS Scotland are hosting a series of workshops in February about Cognitive Stimulation.


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Early Learning and Childcare Statistics published today

The Care Inspectorate has today published early learning and childcare statistics for Scotland, showing how early learning and childcare is available for children and families across the country.


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Services for children and young people in Angus

Services for children and young people in Angus are generally performing well and delivering good outcomes for children, young people and their families, inspectors have said.


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