Scottish Care

Scottish Care is the national membership organisation for adult social care and health services in Scotland. It represents the sector by supporting members, advocating for high-quality care, and influencing policy related to Social Care and public-health.

Key Focus Areas

• Workforce development and retention
• Quality assurance and standards
• Policy advocacy and government liaison
• Ethical implementation of emerging technologies in care settings

Recent Developments

• 2026-05-24: Chief Executive Dr. Donald Macaskill contributed to the PULSE Podcast regarding the intersection of technology and care ethics.
  • Discussion focused on maintaining human-centric values amidst AI integration.
  • Emphasis on “person-led flourishing” rather than efficiency-driven automation.
  • Source: Ethical AI in Aged Care: Prioritizing Humanity and Person-Led Flourishing

Related Entities

• Dr. Donald Macaskill
• Scottish Government
• pulse-podcast