http://www.scottishcare.org/news/Scottish Care provide a feed of their news stories via RSS. 2013 Scottish Care. All rights reserved.http://www.scottishcare.org/img/core/logo.gifhttp://www.scottishcare.org/news/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-annual-care-at-home-and-housing-support-conference-and-exhibition-2013-36/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-annual-care-at-home-and-housing-support-conference-and-exhibition-2013-36/HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR PLACE? Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/nchc-fees-201314-settlement/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/nchc-fees-201314-settlement/NCHC Fee Settlement 2.5% for  2013/14 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/major-collaborative-conference-on-self-directed-support/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/major-collaborative-conference-on-self-directed-support/Scottish Care and several other organisations are bringing together those who use services and those who provide them for a major workshop on the Self-Directed Support Regulations and Guidance. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/bed-planning-tool/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/bed-planning-tool/Health Secretary Alex Neil today  08/05/13 announced that a Bed Planning Tool is  being designed and will be used across all health boards. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/aberdeen-city-joint-commissioning-strategy-for-older-people-2013-2023/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/aberdeen-city-joint-commissioning-strategy-for-older-people-2013-2023/The Aberdeen City joint commissioning strategy and associated papers are now available. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/promoting-excellence-and-dementia-update/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/promoting-excellence-and-dementia-update/The latest news from SSSC on Promoting Excellence and Dementia, including details of Inverness Engagement Event on 28th May. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-bulletin--april-2013/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-bulletin--april-2013/The April 2013 edition of the Scottish Care bulletin is now available.  View it here.  Please also see hard-copy amendment notice. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-rcop-national-project--development-staff-required/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-rcop-national-project--development-staff-required/Scottish Care’s National RCOP Independent Sector Project requires Associate Development staff for 12 – 24 month projects.  NEW CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-rcop-national-project---consultant-required/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-rcop-national-project---consultant-required/Scottish Care’s National RCOP Independent Sector Project requires a Consultant for 12 months. NEW CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS.  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/falkirk-partnership-strategic-joint-commissioning-plan-for-service-for-older-people/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/falkirk-partnership-strategic-joint-commissioning-plan-for-service-for-older-people/Falkirk Partnership are carrying out a wide scale review of care services and support for older people across the district. they are running information and feedback events, which are open to all. Reserve your place now! Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/government-publishes-sds-guidance-and-regulations/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/government-publishes-sds-guidance-and-regulations/The Scottish Government has published the 2013 Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act Guidance and Regulations including on Direct Payments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/book-now-for-scottish-cares-workshops-on-sds-guidance/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/book-now-for-scottish-cares-workshops-on-sds-guidance/View dates in April and May for important consultation on the draft guidance and regulations Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/consultation-launched-on-vision-for-older--peoples-care-in-glasgow-city/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/consultation-launched-on-vision-for-older--peoples-care-in-glasgow-city/A consultation has today been launched inviting older people, their carers and other interested groups to have their say in improving services for older people in Glasgow city.   Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/communication-and-meal-times-toolkit-for-people-with-dementia/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/communication-and-meal-times-toolkit-for-people-with-dementia/A freely available resource, developed in Dumfries & Galloway, has recently been launched for helping those with Dementia. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/workshops-on-sds-guidance/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/workshops-on-sds-guidance/Scottish Care, through the People as Partners project, is keen to ensure that the views of Scottish Care members on SDS are presented to the Government. See workshop dates and venues. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/making-dementia-care-personal-31032013/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/making-dementia-care-personal-31032013/Making dementia care personal: 31/03/2013   People diagnosed with dementia will see a “significantly improvement” in the help and advice they receive when a new national commitment comes into force as of AWed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/the-uk-is-unready-for-ageing---urgent-action-needed-by-government/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/the-uk-is-unready-for-ageing---urgent-action-needed-by-government/The House of Lords Committee on Public Service and Demographic Change today warned that the Government is woefully under prepared for ageing. The Committee says that our rapidly ageing population will have a huge impact on our society and public servicFri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/active-ageing-open-call-for-robotic-based-pre-commercial-solutions/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/active-ageing-open-call-for-robotic-based-pre-commercial-solutions/In the European Union, countries are facing tough times in the health and elderly care sector: while populations age and require more care services, countries are under pressure to make these services more cost efficient and effective.  Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/the-future-of-human-rights-in-scotland/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/the-future-of-human-rights-in-scotland/The Scottish Human Rights Commission have published an insight paper, examining where human rights will sit in Scotland's future.   Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/social-isolation-increases-death-risk-in-older-people/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/social-isolation-increases-death-risk-in-older-people/Age UK says cuts to services for older people are compounding the problem. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/palliative-and-end-of-life-indicators-are-published/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/palliative-and-end-of-life-indicators-are-published/Healthcare Improvement Scotland have published the Palliative and End of Life Indicators, following a 6-week consultation period.  A summary report will be made available. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/over-1000-homes-now-signed-up-for-the-national-care-home-open-day/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/over-1000-homes-now-signed-up-for-the-national-care-home-open-day/June 21st 2013 will see the UK's care homes uniting to create lasting links between care home residents and their local communities. We’re determined to make some positive noise about our care homes, and we want you to be part of itThu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/sds-consultation-events-for-scottish-care-members/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/sds-consultation-events-for-scottish-care-members/The Scottish Care People as Partners project, led by Donald Macaskill, will be visiting various Scottish Care branches to discuss and gain feedback on the soon-to-be-published SDS Regulations and Guidance.  Find your nearest event. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/new-actively-engaged-website/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/new-actively-engaged-website/The website provides helpful hints and tips for activity workers in care homes and other care staff on various aspects of person centred care and engaging in day to day life. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-annual-care-at-home-and-housing-support-conference-and-exhibition-2013/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/scottish-care-annual-care-at-home-and-housing-support-conference-and-exhibition-2013/Information on the conference programme and how to book your place for the conference and awards dinner. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/new-deadline-for-2013-scottish-care-awards--get-your-nominations-in-now/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/new-deadline-for-2013-scottish-care-awards--get-your-nominations-in-now/New nomination deadline of Tuesday 23rd April 2013.  Enter online, by email or by post. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/latest-ccps-survey-reveals-impact-of-difficult-spending-decisions-upon-providers/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/latest-ccps-survey-reveals-impact-of-difficult-spending-decisions-upon-providers/CCPS has published the eighth of its Service Provider Optimism surveys, a longitudinal study designed to track the way that social care providers view their organisations' prospects and the environment in which they operate. The most receWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/winners-of-the-2013-cosla-excellence-awards/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/winners-of-the-2013-cosla-excellence-awards/COSLA president, David O'Neill, said the winners ‘sum up what local government is all about - innovative and joined up services, delivered by hard working staff, that are changing lives every day'.   Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/care-inspectorate-consultation-2013-draft-reports/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/care-inspectorate-consultation-2013-draft-reports/The inequalities in Scotland are significant. The Care Inspectorate will harness equalities information to develop better practices, improve transparency and accountability and deliver better outcomes for people who use care and social work services.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.scottishcare.org/news/big-lottery-fund-unveils-120m-drive-to-help-vulnerable-older-people/http://www.scottishcare.org/news/big-lottery-fund-unveils-120m-drive-to-help-vulnerable-older-people/The Big Lottery Fund has today announced two initiatives, worth £120m, to improve the lives of vulnerable older people in England. The BLF will ask 100 selected local authority areas to put together applications for funding, iTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100