Housing Support and the Real Living Wage
14/04/21
The Scottish Government has announced a 2.2% uplift in the hourly rate for social care – taking the... Read More
Inspiring photos
31/03/21
The past year has brought varied days, challenges and emotions for everyone. Yet, people have gotten through, and... Read More
Housing 2040 Route Map Published
16/03/21
The discussions for Housing 2040 started some time ago. The 2018-19 Programme for Government made a commitment to... Read More
Letter from Jeane Freeman about financial support
05/03/21
A letter has been received from Jeane Freeman, 4th March (see the link below). The letter confirms that,... Read More
Providers of care and support face difficulties accessing COVID-19 financial assistance
01/03/21
The Health and Sport Committee is taking evidence as part of its Social Care Inquiry and recently invited... Read More
Guidance is out – contact in care homes
24/02/21
Everyone is well aware of the strain care homes have been under. The COVID-19 restrictions have been hugely... Read More
Sheltered Housing & COVID-19
19/02/21
Issued 18th February 2021 Managing Sheltered Housing Services during COVID-19 This monthly update is the first of a... Read More
£500 social care bonus – application date extended to 28th Feb
01/02/21
£500 social care bonus – application date extended 17/02/2020 The end of November saw the First Minister announce... Read More
COVID-19 vaccination of housing support workers underway
22/01/21
People living in care homes, staff working in care homes and people over 80 years of age living... Read More
Staff Testing begins in sheltered housing, supported housing and care at homes services
20/01/21
Supplies of LFD kits are being delivered to sheltered housing and supported housing services across Scotland. These supplies... Read More