Blog: I volunteer with the Care Inspectorate because I know older people need good quality care so they can live well and enjoy life

By Isobel Dawson, Inspection Volunteer

 
As an inspection volunteer, my role in the Care Inspectorate is to work closely with the team of specialist inspectors when they are on inspections. Inspection volunteers spend time with the people who are experiencing care and their carers to ensure that their views are reflected accurately. This helps the inspectors identify where things need to improve, helping to keep people safe and ensure that the rights of people experiencing care are respected and their needs met.
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Introducing Toothbrushing: A guide for childminders

The leaflet "Introducing Toothbrushing: A guide for childminders" has been published by NHS Scotland and will support childminders to meet National Care Standards.


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Ashford House, Ashlea House and Ashwood House care homes, Stirlingshire.

Three care homes in Stirlingshire operated by the same care provider have been told to make urgent improvements by inspectors.


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Springfield Bank Nursing Home, Midlothian

A care home for older people in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian has been told to make urgent improvements in the care provided to vulnerable residents.


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Joint inspection of services for children and young people in East Ayrshire

Joint inspection of services for children in East Ayrshire.

Services for children and young people in East Ayrshire are performing well and delivering very good outcomes for children, young people and their families, inspectors have said. It follows a joint inspection of services for children and young people in the East Ayrshire Community Planning Partnership.


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