Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation of Social Care

Posted Wednesday 28th September by Admin User

By Eileen McMullan, SFHA Policy Lead.

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Last week, the Scottish Government announced an Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation of Social Care (IRISR). Dame Sue Bruce has been appointed as Chair of the IRISR and will be supported in her role by Vice Chair Mr Stuart Currie. The IRISR has a broad remit and intends to:

  • explore how regulation and inspection of social care services, and partners who contribute to care and wellbeing, can be effectively supported to improve outcomes and experiences for the people of Scotland
  • ensure regulation, scrutiny and inspection of social care arrangements have a basis in human rights
  • ensure appropriate scrutiny of all aspects of the National Care Service (NCS).

The expectation is that the review will report to the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care by June 2023 and will include a call for evidence and a programme of stakeholder engagement in the coming months, aiming to ensure input from a wide range of voices, to help support the review process. The intention is to look at how regulation and inspection can best support improved outcomes for people and ensure there is a system that meets the needs of the National Care Service.

SFHA plans to work with members to contribute to the review and will keep you informed of any developments. For more information about the review, please see: Social care support services: Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation: easy read - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)