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Developed and updated by our policy team, this section of the site will help you maintain awareness of national policy developments affecting social care and social work services, as well as relevant legislation and the Health and Social Care Standards.
Browse resources including Care Inspectorate publications, guidance, and national strategies and frameworks, related to the social care and social work sector in Scotland.
Browse resources including guidance, research and other publications, as well as bespoke resources relating to early learning and childcare and self-directed support.
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AuthorsCare Inspectorate
Date07/08/2025
CategoryAdult and Health Bulletin
A weekly bulletin produced by our policy team providing an update on the key developments in adult social care and health.
CategoryChildren and Young People Bulletin
A weekly bulletin produced by our policy team providing an update on the key developments concerning children and young people
Date28/07/2025
CategoryCare Inspectorate Publication, Guidance
New guidance has been published on the management of medication in daycare and childminding services. The document is designed to help service providers and Care Inspectorate staff ensure the safe and effective administration of medication to children in their care.
Date24/07/2025
Date10/07/2025
Date26/06/2025
A weekly bulletin produced by our policy team providing an update on the key developments in adult social care and health
Date19/06/2025
Date12/06/2025
Date05/06/2025
Date29/05/2025
Date22/05/2025
Date15/05/2025
