There is no place for racism, hatred or fear in Scotland. Social care is built on dignity, compassion and human rights and those values must define our communities. We stand in solidarity with all those affected. Read our full statement: buff.ly/raApOEv

We’re supporting the launch of the Pastoral Care Quality Award 🏆 Recognising providers leading the way in workforce wellbeing, inclusion & ethical recruitment. Join the online launch to find out more on 7 July, 1-2pm. Register here: buff.ly/ONZayUy

Happening tomorrow 🌍 Climate change is reshaping long-term care Join our international webinar 🗓️ 2 June, 🕐 13:00 BST Register to join: buff.ly/iLWVacU

Scottish Care is recruiting a Joint National Lead to support the Partners for Integration programme, working with providers, partners and policymakers to strengthen integrated care across Scotland. Closing date: Friday 19 June, 12 pm noon Full details: buff.ly/RN1Ccpy

Climate change is reshaping long-term care 🌍 Join our international webinar on Responding to Climate Events in Long-Term Care 🗓️ 2 June 🕐 13:00 BST Explore global perspectives, research & practical solutions Register now to join the conversation: buff.ly/vphaMYm

We’re delighted to share the winners of the Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2026 🎉 Celebrating the people, teams & organisations making a real difference across care at home in Scotland. See the full list of winners: buff.ly/iICxAbi #CareAwards26 #CelebrateCare

We’re delighted to welcome Hierarchy Technologies as a sponsor of the #Homecare26 Conference this Friday. 🎟️ Tickets still available - book now and visit Hierarchy at the exhibition on 15 May. buff.ly/DswbKcA #CareCreates

Care Creates… every day. As Scotland votes today, these moments reflect what care creates in real lives - and what the next government must recognise and value. Whatever today brings, care matters every day. #CareCreates

A snapshot of Care Creates so far. These figures show what happens when the social care sector share one message together. Thank you to everyone who’s contributed - let’s keep care visible. #CareCreates

Scottish Care has signed an open letter calling for a named Minister for Older People in the next Scottish Government. Age Scotland’s Big Survey: 2/3 don’t think enough action is being taken; 70% don’t feel older people are valued. Read more here: buff.ly/0SsAPtz

#CareCreates story 👇 At 100, Dennis Arnold walked 16 miles - then created a sensory room for fellow residents at BCG Coupar Angus Care Home. Dennis’s story shows what care creates when people are listened to, supported and trusted. Read Dennis's story: buff.ly/6kVnQU7

As election week begins, we’re bringing #CareCreates together with our Scottish Care Manifesto. Six opportunities for care that matters - grounded in dignity, fair work, collaboration, innovation and sustainability. 📖 buff.ly/s9eJ5Ud

Demystifying Death Week is about shining a light on death, dying and bereavement in Scotland. Scotland should be a place where everyone can help someone who is caring, dying or grieving. Check out the list of events to mark #DemystifyDeath Week: www.goodlifedeathgrief.org.uk/blogs/demyst...

Care cannot exist without people. 💙 This week’s #CareCreates theme highlighted the vital link between fair pay, fair work and fair care. We’ll now be resharing Scottish Care’s manifesto priorities ahead of the Scottish Elections.

Care Creates… security. Flexible and guaranteed work supports stability, confidence and long‑term careers in care. #CareCreates

Care Creates… opportunities that change futures. Partnerships with education help young people build skills, confidence and aspiration. #CareCreates

Care Creates… strong local economies. Care work supports communities and local jobs - and must be valued and paid fairly. #CareCreates

Care Creates… progression. Clear development pathways and learning opportunities turn care into a respected, long‑term career - not just a job. #CareCreates

Fair Pay. Fair Work. Fair Care. Career pathways • accredited induction • fair pay • wellbeing • ethical recruitment • long‑term workforce strategy • apprenticeship levy access. Read our manifesto: buff.ly/6tdkWXN #CareCreates

We’re calling for a Scotland where the social care workforce is valued, supported and future‑ready - because quality care starts with fair pay, fair work and fair care. Manifesto 👉 buff.ly/6tdkWXN #CareCreates

Care Creates… Compassion Care teams create reassurance for families through kindness, professionalism and trust. #CareCreates

Care Creates… Connection. Music, care and human connection - creating meaningful moments every day. #CareCreates

Care Creates… Leadership. Care home nursing leadership shapes quality, standards and trust across communities. #CareCreates

Care Creates… The future workforce. Partnerships with education help build confidence, understanding and clear pathways into care. #CareCreates

Care Creates… Recognition. The Meallmore Colleague Awards celebrate the people who go above and beyond every day to support residents and families. #CareCreates

International colleagues are integral to social care in Scotland - now and in the future. Our Workforce Lead Caroline Deane on why we need to value the workforce, understand providers’ context, and challenge negative narratives. #CareCreates

“It all comes down to our staff… the little things that make a real difference every day.” Ron Taylor (Parklands Care Homes) on dignity, relationships, and why #CareCreates… trust.

Learning that fits real working lives matters. The National Induction Framework for Adult Social Care offers flexible, accessible learning for new workers across the sector. buff.ly/uKnLZbJ #CareCreates

Care is skilled work. Care needs people. Care needs policy that reflects reality. Our CEO, Prof Donald Macaskill & member Adrian Hendry of Avondale Care on Radio Scotland Breakfast this morning. Without international workers, care cannot be sustained. 🎧1:09:29: buff.ly/xXBlXnQ #CareCreates

Care doesn’t happen without people. Today’s #CareCreates blog calls for fair pay and fair work as the foundations of fair care - and a more sustainable social care system in Scotland. buff.ly/2254ENV

Future Ready Care week 💙 Ethical, people‑led technology that supports dignity, choice & independence -while keeping human connection at the heart of care. Next: Fair Pay, Fair Work, Fair Care. #CareCreates

Care Creates… future‑ready care through collaboration 🤝 Prevention and partnership lead to better outcomes for people. #CareCreates

Care Creates… future‑ready care through smart technology 📱 Digital tools can strengthen safety, quality and outcomes when used well. #CareCreates

Future-Ready Care needs future-ready thinking. So Scottish Care took a brief to Edinburgh College of Art - and what came back was remarkable. #CareCreates

Rolling out digital care planning across 48 care homes sounds like a technology project. It isn't. Louise Fulton on why digital transformation in social care is a people and culture journey first. #CareCreates

We’re calling for ethical, inclusive digital care: workforce skills, scaled Care Technologist programmes, responsible AI & digital inclusion. 📖 Scottish Care Manifesto: buff.ly/6tdkWXN #CareCreates

Future‑ready care uses technology to enhance choice, dignity and independence - not replace human connection. Ethical, people‑led digital care matters. 📖 buff.ly/6tdkWXN #CareCreates

3 weeks to go ⏳ The Care at Home & Housing Support Conference 2026 is nearly here - bringing together care professionals from across Scotland to reflect, connect and imagine the future of care. Book your place👉https://buff.ly/8KqSuyT #CareCreates #Homecare26

Future-Ready Care isn't a rollout of devices. It's a culture where technology is embraced & nobody is left behind. Bandrum Care Home's Digital Champion Workgroup shows what that looks like in practice. Read the full article & other stories: buff.ly/X1pLVCk #CareCreates

Care Creates… intelligent insight. Bluebird Care shows how data‑driven tools can support proactive, personalised and future‑ready care. 🔗 Read this week's stories: buff.ly/X1pLVCk #CareCreates

Care Creates… a confident, digitally enabled workforce. BCG’s digital inclusion programme shows how people‑led technology can support safer, more connected and sustainable care. 🔗 Read this weeks stories: buff.ly/X1pLVCk #CareCreates

What does future-ready care actually look like? Stephanie McKigen of Dalriada Homecare has seen it firsthand - technology that means staff know how you take your tea, what you eat for breakfast, the names of your dogs. Not efficiency. People. #CareCreates

One service user was initially reluctant to engage with technology at all. Four weeks later, everything had changed. Find out how Baillieston Community Care is putting human relationships at the heart of digital care: buff.ly/rbhj7YK #CareCreates

This week, #CareCreates focuses on Future Ready Care. Our opening blog explores what really makes technology work in care - from confidence & culture to the conditions around digital roles. Technology enhances care, it doesn’t replace it. Read more: buff.ly/Lc3tCgo

This week’s #CareCreates theme: Funding - Investing in care like it matters 💙 Care is essential public infrastructure - not a cost Ethical commissioning & fair funding are vital Next week: Future Ready Care - Digital & Technology #CareCreates

Social care isn’t a cost - it’s an economic engine. Read today’s #CareCreates blog from Prof @DrDMacaskill why funding care like it matters is smart economics. 👉https://buff.ly/9SmETxK #CareCreates

Care Creates… opportunity that changes lives. Carrondale Care Home shows what investment in care can unlock. buff.ly/XOcDMo5 #CareCreates

Care Creates… investment in people. Bluebird Care highlights why supporting carers strengthens quality and stability. buff.ly/XOcDMo5 #CareCreates

Care Creates… connection - but only if it’s properly funded. Kirsty Cartin QN, Care Home Manager at Rashielee Care Home, shows how funding shapes access and belonging. buff.ly/XOcDMo5 #CareCreates

Funding care like it truly matters means: ring‑fenced funding, ethical & transparent commissioning, multi‑year budgets + capital investment, ending 15‑minute homecare commissioning, and co‑design with lived experience. Manifesto: buff.ly/mX0uMod #CareCreates