Home First provides six weeks of support to enable people to leave hospital earlier and aftercare where they are assessed in their own home environment.
Home First : Orkney’s Reablement Scheme
Scottish Government To Pay Social Care Registration Checks
” I hope this support will encourage those considering joining this vital workforce to go ahead and do so.”
Celebrating our Social Services
‘We want to celebrate the social work, social care and early years workers for their dedication and professionalism, which has come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic.”- SSC Chief Executive Lorraine Gray
Report Highlights Workforce Challenges Facing Mental Health Support
In Orkney the 4 MHOs carried out 14.7 hours of work (per 10,000 pop) well below the Scottish average
Is Charging For Some Social Care Services In Orkney Ahead?
Councillors have been looking at social care in Orkney and the costs of running its many vital services to an ageing population.
1 in 13 Workers in Scotland Employed in Social Services
The social service sector makes up 7.8% of employment in Scotland, which is roughly 1 in 13 or workers.
