"The need for social care reform is no less in Scotland than in England." CCPS responds to PM Andy Burnham's announcement on social care 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/th...

"This would be a vital first step in providing relief to a sector under immense pressure." Today, 8 organisations representing the UK social care sector have written to the new PM urging him to exempt providers from recent eNICs increases. Read more 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/uk...

⏳ There's 2 days left to apply to join the CCPS team as a Research and Policy Manager ⏳ Find out more about the role and how to apply here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

⌛ 1 week left to apply! Can you demonstrate success in delivering credible data analysis and research projects to inform good social policy? Do you have experience in developing high-performing policy staff? Are you motivated by driving real change in Scottish society? Apply now to join our team!

This week marks 15 years since the Christie Commission report on the future delivery of public services was published.

📢 We're hiring! CCPS is looking for a Research and Policy Manager to join our team. Find out more here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/ Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8 July at 5pm

We’re proud to celebrate #LearningDisabilityWeek 🩷💙🧡 Together, we’re breaking down barriers and supporting people with learning disabilities to thrive!

📢 Join our team! We are looking for the right person to step into our new role of Research and Policy Manager, a varied management role in which you can really make your mark. Find out more and apply here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

Yesterday we launched a new report, drawing from our members' experiences. It highlights key risks facing Scotland's social care workforce and sets out recommendations for the future. Its core message is clear: urgent & sustained investment in the social care workforce is essential. bit.ly/4xdwvid

CCPS Member Spotlight: In the aftermath of last month’s Scottish election, Nicoletta Primo from Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans explains why making voting more accessible for visually impaired people is vital ⤵️ 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-blog/me...

What does Scotland’s social care sector need from the new parliament? Rachel Cackett of the Coalition of Care and Support Providers In Scotland (CCPS) on what the sector needs from John Swinney’s new government: buff.ly/NpYAWBO @r-cackett.bsky.social @ccpscotland.bsky.social

What does Scotland’s social care sector need from the new parliament? - TFN

Rachel Cacket on what the sector needs from John Swinney’s new government

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Our volunteers bring kindness, time and lived experience that change lives. This week we celebrate every person who gives their energy to support others. You make Phoenix stronger.

Today we celebrate five years of our Aura service. Over that time, our dedicated team have provided support for people like Angela to help them overcome the trauma of an abusive relationship. buff.ly/kG7VSLr

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Angela is a mother in her forties and had been married for around 20 years. Throughout the relationship, she experienced psychological and verbal abuse as well as coercive and controlling behaviour…

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💚 In 2025, Leuchie provided 122,000 hours of care. That means specialist support, meaningful respite, and vital time to rest for people living with neurological conditions and the families who care for them. 🔎Read our latest Impact Report and see the difference your support makes bit.ly/4viCAb7

❓ What does Scotland’s social care sector need from the new parliament? @r-cackett.bsky.social on what @johnswinney.bsky.social should prioritise for the sector as the 2026-31 Holyrood session begins ⤵️ www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-blog/wh...

"Meaningful change is possible, and the first steps we need to take are clear." CCPS CEO @r-cackett.bsky.social for @thirdforcenews.bsky.social on what Scotland’s social care sector needs from the new parliament ⤵️ tfn.scot/opinion/what...

What does Scotland’s social care sector need from the new parliament? - TFN

Rachel Cacket on what the sector needs from John Swinney’s new government

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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the power of nature - and we have some brilliant free resources to help Support Workers and family carers get the people they care for outside, exploring and thriving🌸 👇 Access our free nature resources www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/nature/

Following the election, we congratulate newly elected MSPs & those returning to Holyrood. However the new govt emerges, cross-party working will be essential. So we urge all parliamentarians to come together to prioritise social care and support, and fund it like it matters. bit.ly/432sxe8

Voting should be accessible to everyone. Ahead of the 7 May Scottish Parliament election, we've helped train more than 900 polling staff on supporting blind and partially sighted voters. Read more: https://bit.ly/4n6edL0 #ScottishElection2026 #SightScotland

Helping blind and partially sighted people vote with confidence this election | Sight Scotland

We believe everyone should be able to vote independently and confidentially. That's why, ahead of Scotland's Parliament elections on 7 May, we're working with the Electoral Management Board for Scotland to make voting more accessible.

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It was great to see so many of our members last night at our CCPS election hustings. Representatives of a wide range of social care and support providers gathered in Edinburgh to hear from candidates from the six major parties about their visions for the future of social care in Scotland. 🧵

It's Autism Acceptance Week, and for our charity, this isn’t just a date in the calendar… it’s central to who we are. Throughout April, we’ll be shining a light on #AutismAcceptance month, sharing stories and insights that highlight the importance of #AutismAwareness and meaningful inclusion🙌

🕘 There's just a few days left to apply to join our team as a Parliamentary Officer. Applications close at 9am on Monday, March 2. Find out more and apply here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

Our response to the Scottish Budget: “it’s time to fund social care like it matters”. While we welcome the move to return £20m of funding to social care, the budget still does not go anywhere near far enough to support a sector facing immense jeopardy. 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/cc...

We’re grateful to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social, for taking time this morning to engage with CCPS members providing care & support to children, young people and families. 💬 Thanks to everyone who participated and to Hanover Housing Association for hosting us!

Ahead of tomorrow’s Stage 3 proceedings on the Scottish Budget, we sent a briefing to MSPs outlining our key messages and summarising the pressures not-for-profit social care providers are still facing. ➡️ You can read the full briefing here: www.ccpscotland.org/wp-content/u...

⏳ 1 week left to apply! Do you have a passion for politics, in-depth knowledge of how Holyrood works and a thorough understanding of Scotland’s national political landscape? We’re recruiting now for a Parliamentary Officer to join our team. 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

Thank you to @scvo.scot, our excellent panellists, and all those who attended our event at #SCVOGathering on Wednesday to discuss the ‘implementation gap’ with social care policy and legislation in Scotland. We're grateful to everyone for creating such an engaging and inspiring discussion.

Do you have a passion for politics, in-depth knowledge of how Holyrood works and a thorough understanding of Scotland’s national political landscape? We’re recruiting now for a Parliamentary Officer to join our staff team. Find out more here 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/recruitment/

We welcome the Scottish Government's announcement today that it has committed to provide £20m of additional funds to meet Real Living Wage commitments in social care. But more must be done to "fund social care like it matters". 👇 Read our full statement: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/go...

As part of the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS), Sense Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse a decision made in this year’s budget, which is estimated to create a funding shortfall of around £19 million across the social care sector.

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"Fund social care like it matters." We're calling on the Scottish Government to reverse its budget decision which could create an estimated £19 million funding shortfall in the social care sector. Find out more here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtvt...