Short Breaks and Respite Care

The Self-Directed Support Framework of Standards consists of a set of standards (including practice statements and core components) written specifically for local authorities to provide them with an overarching structure, aligned to legislation and statutory guidance, for further...

Your complete guide to accessing care and support in Scotland

A strategy providing an insight into what the Care Inspectorate's improvement support offer will be over the next three years and how we will identify where improvements are required

Guidance about the performance of functions under Part 1 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007

A guide to support managers and staff in services to develop and improve how personal plans for adults are undertaken

A national plan for implementing the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2021 and 2023

A framework for dementia detailing the knowledge and skills all health and social services staff should aspire to achieve in relation to the role they play in supporting people with a diagnosis of dementia, and their families, and carers

Easy read version of the report of the Independent Review led by Derek Feeley, recommending improvements to adult social care support in Scotland.

Report of the Independent Review led by Derek Feeley, recommending improvements to adult social care support in Scotland.

Guidance on managing self-directed support for adults with incapacity

A learning resource for health and social care staff which will help support better conversations and interactions with carers

A strategy providing an insight into what the Care Inspectorate's improvement support offer will be over the next three years and how we will identify where improvements are required

Our quality framework and methodology for inspecting support services based on the new Health and Social Care Standards.

A voluntary code intended to offer guidance on good practice for designing and delivering Animal Assisted Interventions effectively and safely, ensuring that the welfare needs of both humans and animals are met

A booklet of examples showing how collaboration and compassion at the heart of integrated working can make a real difference for everyone involved