We’re calling on Scottish Government to rethink the Budget and show care and support workers that they are valued. Watch the video below and hear what a pay rise would mean to Lisa. 👇 #RethinkTo13

Dear Alfie Boe OBE and Michael Ball OBE💙. In November 2019 I made the trip from Glasgow to London to see both of you (and Matt Lucas) in Les Misérables. You were all sick☹️. I’m still not over it, but seeing you on 4th October in Glasgow will help. Please be well🤞.

Quick message to all the well-intentioned politicians protesting - rightly - about this. Think about why we need so many overseas care workers. Think about how you could have made it a more attractive career for those already living here. Think about whether you did that. Or not.

So proud of the work we do in Sense Scotland and other Coalition of Care & Support Providers providers. Ashamed, though, of how little the social care workforce is valued by Scottish Government. #RethinkTo13 First Minister Neil Gray MSP.

The more awful message Humza Yousaf First Minister Neil Gray MSP is that the social care rate of pay in Scotland, which you set, is not enough to attract, retain and adequately reward our social care workforce. #RethinkTo13 Coalition of Care & Support Providers

Listen to Rachel Cackett, CCPS CEO, on BBC Good Morning Scotland today discussing the NCS. (time: 1.11.24)👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… The NCS Stage 1 debate takes place later today in Parliament, keep an eye out for updates from CCPS. Ron andrea wood Sam Smith 🕷

Rachel Cackett Ron andrea wood Sam Smith 🕷 Key & Community Lifestyles PartnersForInclusion Thistle Foundation Quarriers Aberlour Children's Charity Sense Scotland MungoFoundation CrossReach ScottishAutism Ark People Housing Care A quote from Rachel Cackett's Good Morning Scotland appearance below👇 "We have called for an expert legislative advisory group of everyone with a stake in the NCS, to help the government think through the amendments and get this right."

Excellent input from Rachel Cackett of Coalition of Care & Support Providers on how there is still time, and a willingness, to work collaboratively/co-productively with all stakeholders on developing the #NCSBill amendments. Worth a listen ⬇️

It’s my great privilege to know Ethan and his Mum. 2 very special people. Please watch if you can - he’s incredible.

YES, YES, YES Neil Crowther. Could not agree more.

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Hi NHS Lanarkshire. Both my in-laws are in Wishaw General with the same terminal condition, and both in need of palliative care. Told on Friday that the Palliative Team would speak to us. Still waiting. Please help. Using X as nobody answers the phone.

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The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2025 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is Sunday 1 December 2024. Further details of the awards scheme and the nomination process are available from the KAVS website: orlo.uk/A4awH

So let’s say the government doesn’t amend the budget & social care providers commissioned by councils can’t afford to pay the NI rise while councils can’t pay them to cover it. Is a wave of in-housing on the horizon?

God I love Tony Livesey on BBC Radio 5 Live.

.The Scotsman: Kirk facing additional £1m social care bill due to NI hike Includes comments from CrossReach CEO & Coalition of Care & Support Providers board member Viv Dickenson 👇 Rachel Cackett We Are Key Turning Point Scotland Quarriers C-Change Scotland Penumbra Mental Health scotsman.com/news/politics/…

The forthcoming Ambrose Parry novel, The Death of Shame, has 25% off pre-orders this weekend only via Waterstones. waterstones.com/book/the-death…

Hey Karen Millen. I’ve now been waiting 3 weeks for a refund. And the only reason I had to return the item is because your sizing is so unreliable. Is this a normal timescale? I keep being “assured” it’s being processed.

. Rob Rinder is this you??!