Care Inspectorate podcasts

Care Inspectorate chief executive Jackie Irvine talks with Audrey Donnan, chief inspector for early learning and childcare, about choosing a quality childminder. Useful links:  Care Inspectorate website Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Setting the Table Guidance Food Matters Me, my family and my childcare setting

Sheri Kerr and Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care, talk about why connection is so important and the importance of a human rights based approach. Meaningful connection, Care Inspectorate Scottish Care

In this episode we hear from Joanne Duncan, an early learning and childcare inspection team manager at the Care Inspectorate.  Joanne Duncan has many years’ experience in a variety of sectors within early learning and childcare (ELC) and started working with the Care Inspectorate as an ELC inspector in 2020. Joanne's passion for recognising and valuing the contribution that all staff make towards...

In this episode we hear from Sarah Wroe and Sam Taylor who tell us about the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 and Sense Scotland, a national charity supporting and campaigning for children and adults with complex needs. Sarah Wroe is the learning and development manager at Sense Scotland, a leading Scottish charity and specialised social care provider supporting people with complex n...

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Deane, workforce policy and practice lead at Scottish Care, about how she’s been supporting care providers through the changes brought by the Act. Caroline discusses a wide range of topics highlighting the collaborative efforts and aspirations for the future of social care. Caroline Deane is the workforce policy and practice lead for Scottish Care and is pas...

In this episode, Alana Scullion service manager and registered manager for Inverclyde’s Health and Social Care Partnership shares how her team approached preparations for implementing the new legislation in their care at home services.  Alana Scullion is a service manager in the older people’ service within Inverclyde health and social care partnership. Since 2011, Alana has held a range of roles...

In this episode we hear from Emma Barrett, registered nurse and care at home lead with St Columba’s Hospice, Edinburgh about how they prepared for the implementation of the Act. Emma Barrett is the lead for St Columba’s Hospice care at home service. This consists of 15 community clinical support workers over the Northeast and Northwest of Edinburgh, and the whole of East Lothian. The team provide...

Listen as Steph Thom, lead for the Safe Staffing Programme, introduces the podcast series with a brief overview of the Health and Care Staffing (Scotland) Act 2019 and what it means for care services across Scotland. Useful links: The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019    Safe Staffing Programme, The Care Inspectorate Hub Staffing method framework | Right Decisions (scot.nhs.uk) SSP HC...

Sheri Kerr and Claire Alexander, manager of Liberton Brae care home in Edinburgh, talk about creating an inclusive environment for LGBT+ people in care homes. Claire talks about her experience of using the proud to care self-assessment tool to improve inclusivity in her care home to create a positive and safe environment for everyone.   Useful links: Proud to Care: LGBT and Dementia: A Guide for H...

Sheri Kerr and Paul Welsh (Care Inspectorate inspector) talk about creating a positive and safe environment for LGBT+ people in care homes. Useful links: Proud to Care: LGBT and Dementia: A Guide for Health and  Social Care Providers LGBT+ Mental Health Audit Tool: A guide for mental health services and organisations to becoming more LGBT+ inclusive Age UK, Safe to be me Why are some older people...

Katy and David reflect on lessons learned through the course of the project and future steps. Useful links: Celebration presentation Age UK webinar recording

Katy and David share case studies related to staff practice in the use of when required psychoactive medicines and the benefit of care homes use of data over time for improvement. Katy and David are again joined Lotte Beaumont, care home manager.

Katy and David discuss the important role of care staff and clinicians reviewing the continued need for psychoactive medicines and share related case studies.  They are joined by Lotte Beaumont, manager of one of the care homes involved in the project.  

The theme of the case studies discussed in this episode is personal care.  Katy and David are again joined by Gareth Jenks, care home manager.

Katy and David set out the values and framework for their project, share case studies related to changes to the care home environment and discuss the impact this has for residents and staff involved.  They are joined by Gareth Jenks, manager of one of the care homes involved in the project.  

Katy Jenks, HC One Dementia Care Manager, Scotland and David Marshall, Senior Improvement Adviser (Pharmacy) at the Care Inspectorate, discuss the origins of a joint project looking at improving dementia care and reducing inappropriate use of psychoactive medicines in care homes and reflect on the concerns and importance of a care provider and regulator working together. Useful links: Review of ps...

Barbara Lawson and Marie McKerry (Care Inspectorate Chief Nurse) look at some of the considerations around infection prevention and control, and why essential visiting is important.   Useful links: National Infection Prevention and Control Manual The Care Inspectorate - Meaningful connection webpage   Scottish Government - Open with Care   New Health and Social Care Standards   Public Health Scotl...

Sheri Kerr and Gareth Hammond (Care Inspectorate Service Manager) highlight some considerations around supporting people living with dementia in a care home to remain connected.   Useful links: Care Inspectorate - Meaningful connection webpage   Care Inspectorate - Enriched model of psychological needs poster   Care Inspectorate - Come on in   The Hub - Guide for providers on personal planning for...

Sheri Kerr is joined by Nicky Cronin, the Care Inspectorate’s Senior Improvement Adviser for Technology Enabled Care. They discuss why technology has become increasingly important to support people’s human rights and the need for a person-centred approach to support meaningful connection.   Useful links: The Hub - Technology practice guide   The Hub - Guide for providers on personal planning for a...

Sheri Kerr and Barbara Lawson explore what inspectors in adult services would look for when considering care and support around meaningful connection.   Useful links: The Hub - A quality framework for care homes for adults and older people   The Hub - Health and Social Care Standards   The Hub - Improvement support section    The Hub - Guide for providers on personal planning for adults   Meaningf...

Barbara Lawson, Sheri Kerr and Marie Paterson (Chief Inspector for Adults Regulation at Care Inspectorate) discuss the values of connection and how the inspection process and ways of working support this. Useful links: Care Inspectorate - Meaningful connection webpage   Meaningful connection - Self-evaluation tool The Hub - Improvement support section The Hub - A quality framework for care homes f...

Sheri Kerr is joined by Catharine Fletcher, who is a family carer and Care Inspectorate volunteer. Catharine shares her experiences and gives her views on what is important.   Useful links: Care Inspectorate - Meaningful connection webpage  

Barbara Lawson and Sheri Kerr discuss the importance of person-centred personal planning and how this can support meaningful connection.  Useful links: The Hub - Health and Social Care Standards   The Hub - Guide for providers on personal planning for adults   The Hub - A quality framework for care homes for adults and older people Care Inspectorate - Come on in   Mental Welfare Commission - Right...

Barbara Lawson, and Ken Graham who moved into Glennie House Care Home during the pandemic. He shares his story and what is important to him to remain active as someone living in a care home.   Useful links: Guide for providers on personal planning   The Hub - Care about physical activity

Barbara Lawson and Louise Kelly from the Care About Physical Activity (CAPA) project discuss the importance of getting out and about to support wellbeing and connection. They explore ways to connect with nature, becoming aware of the seasons, the benefits of bringing the outside into the care home and including intergenerational opportunities.   Useful links: Care Inspectorate - Care about Physica...