Understanding how the Care Inspectorate works in Scotland and its role in care quality will provide you with the information you need when choosing an Edinburgh private care provider.
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The recent story of an unvetted carer being able to provide care to an 89-year-old vulnerable man has sent shockwaves through the care sector. You must be vigilant when choosing home help in Edinburgh or any location . . .
Is a Care Home in Scotland the Right Choice for You? Statistics that have been published about care homes in Scotland showed that a resident of a care home dies every two days from either a fall or a serious accident.
The NHS is under pressure in Scotland, and the government’s proposed “National Care Service” is not due to be introduced until 2028-2029. The current situation of social care in the UK is bleak, with most, if not all local authorities struggling to meet the care demands of the ageing population on their current budgets. It is almost inevitable that people will come to harm by not receiving the right care, and not receiving that care promptly.