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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In a new blog, Andrea Wood of @wearekey.bsky.social reflects on her six years as Convener of the CCPS Board, and emphasises that the voices and experiences of the people our members support must be at the centre of upcoming reforms. Read the full blog: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-blog/a-...

CCPS Blog: A reflection on my time as CCPS Convener. Andrea Wood, CEO, Key. ccpscotland.org

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In the latest CCPS blog, our CEO @r-cackett.bsky.social argues that politicians must show they understand why social care really matters, and engage meaningfully with the sector, if their reforms are to deliver the change people need. 👇 Read the full blog here: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-blog/so...

A CCPS Article: Social Care in Scotland: We need the case for change, not a battle for custody. - Rachel Cackett, CEO, CCPS. ccpscotland.org

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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett of @ccpscotland.bsky.social buff.ly/phc3A2s

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How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? - TFN

The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We engaged with CCPS members to understand how the planning and funding landscape of social care in Scotland impacts their ability to provide high quality care and support. Here are five key things we learned. 👇

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Community Integrated Care @comintcare.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Scottish Learning Disability Week, we're shining a light on Erin's story... Erin travelled from Edinburgh to New York, to represent her community, share her voice, and achieve a lifelong dream 🙌 Read Erin's story here: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/news/erins-j...

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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today marks the start of #RecoveryMonth, it’s a time for us to celebrate the strength, courage and pride of our recovery community! Let’s continue to advocate for the thousands of people who are in need of support, and to end the stigma faced by people affected by drugs and alcohol.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

❓ How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? @r-cackett.bsky.social explores how we can ensure this reform is genuinely in service of the public, with a goal of improving long-term outcomes for people, not short-term cost savings. 🔗 tfn.scot/opinion/how-...

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How can we make public service reform work for Scotland’s social care sector? - TFN

The Scottish Government must act now, says Rachel Cackett

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We welcome the publication of the Scottish Government’s Health and Care Improving Flow Plan for 2026-2031, but note that it leaves several key questions about the role of social care unanswered. Read our full response: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/cc...

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CCPS comment on the publication of the Health and Care Improving Flow Plan 2026-2031. Read our response via the link in the comments.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🆕 New report reveals how ‘deeply complex’ local planning and funding landscape is impacting social care in Scotland. CCPS says the findings of the report should “act as a wake-up call to policymakers” that this system is not sustainable & needs urgent reform. 🔗 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/ne...

An image of the front cover of the report, which features a picture of Edinburgh, is next to text reading 'now available to read!'

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We were pleased to submit our views to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Service Reform Committee as part of its pre-Budget scrutiny process. Read our full submission here ➡️ www.ccpscotland.org/wp-content/u...

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

CCPS has welcomed the reopening of the Adult Social Care Displaced Workers Scheme, but says more must be done to tackle the sector’s recruitment and retention challenges. Read our full statement here ➡️ www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/cc...

Text reads: "CCPS welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to investing in the recruitment of additional social care workers ... however, more must be done to tackle the sector’s recruitment and retention challenges. CCPS statement on the reopening of the Adult Social Care Displaced Workers Scheme"

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"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...

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“The need for social care reform is no less in Scotland than in England”: CCPS response to PM’s announcement on social care | CCPS Scotland

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

"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...

Text reads: UK social care organisations urge PM to exempt sector from eNIC increases. “Social care is fundamental to the wellbeing, independence and dignity of millions of people. Recognition of its vital role is needed more than ever at a time when our sector faces severe instability.”

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

⏳ 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/

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

⌛ 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!

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📢 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

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Community Integrated Care @comintcare.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 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/

Against a purple background, text reads 'we are hiring. Research and policy manager. 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? Deadline: Wednesday, July 8. Apply now: ccpscotland.org/recruitment."

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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...

Against an orange background, a quote from Nicolette Primo from Sight Scotland reads “Inclusion and accessibility are not about doing something extra for disabled people. They are about removing unnecessary barriers so that everyone can take part in everyday life.”

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Third Force News @thirdforcenews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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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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Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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.

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Sacro @sacroscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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's Story | Sacro

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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Leuchie @leuchie.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

💚 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

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

❓ 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...

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What does Scotland’s social care sector need from the new parliament? | CCPS Scotland

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Community Integrated Care @comintcare.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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/

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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. 🧵

A photograph of the six candidates at the CCPS Hustings, sitting on stage in front of assembled CCPS members, next to the host who is gesturing towards the audience. From left to right: Tom Arthur (SNP), Jackie Baillie (Scottish Labour), Euan Davidson (Scottish Lib Dems), Q Manivannan (Scottish Greens), Gary Neill (Reform UK), Brian Whittle (Scottish Conservatives) and Pennie Taylor (host).

A photograph of the drinks reception following the CCPS hustings, in the Scottish Storytelling Centre. CCPS members and Scottish Parliament candidates meet and chat in a large room.

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Community Integrated Care @comintcare.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

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🙌

Autism infinity symbol being held up by hands. Text reads 'Marking World Autism Acceptance Month 2026'.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🕘 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/

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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...

A quote from Rachel Cackett, CEO, Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland: “Though a significant improvement compared to its initial draft, the budget [...] falls far short of what is needed to stabilise and guarantee the long-term sustainability of our sector.”

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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!

A photo of a roundtable discussion hosted at Hanover Housing Association. In this session, CCPS member representatives are speaking to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

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...

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

⏳ 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/

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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/

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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...

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Government decision on social care pay welcome – now more must be done to ‘fund social care like it matters’  | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland

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Sense Scotland @sensescotland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

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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The Action Group @theactiongroup.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We couldn’t say this any better. Fund Social Care like it Matters. Thank you @ccpscotland.bsky.social for leading this campaign. @johnswinney.bsky.social, the sector urgently needs action. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

"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...

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Fund Social Care Like It Matters - a film by CCPS

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Alzheimer Scotland @alzscot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Whether you’re living with dementia, supporting someone who is, or caring for a loved one, sharing how you feel can make a real difference to your wellbeing. Alzheimer Scotland’s 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline is here for you night and day, 365 days a year. 💜 #TimeToTalkDay

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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We believe that everyone can recover. 💜

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Penumbra Mental Health @penumbra-scot.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We're celebrating a special milestone - 40 years of Penumbra Mental Health.💜 We're using this as an opportunity to look back at where we began, to reflect on how far we've come, and to recognise the people who have shaped our story. Read more: penumbra.org.uk/celebrating-...

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Cyrenians @cyrenians.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We're fighting food insecurity through our Community Pantries which offer a low cost way to access a variety of foods, including chilled and fresh produce and cupboard staples.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We remain deeply concerned about plans set out in the Scottish Budget to change the funding of social care pay 👇 We’re grateful to MSPs for raising this issue in parliament today and urge the gov to reverse this decision and prioritise long-term, sustainable investment in the sector.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

We are delighted to announce the panel for our event at the Gathering on Wed 11 February. 💡 Ron Culley, Prof Ian Cunningham, Prof Kezia Dugdale and Cllr Paul Kelly will join @r-cackett.bsky.social for a discussion of the implementation gap in social care. 🎟️ Tickets still available: bit.ly/3ZqKGR6

This graphic advertises a panel at SCVO's The Gathering 2026. The title is "Mind the (implementation) gap: overcoming obstacles and sharing solutions to strengthen social care". It takes place on Wednesday 11 February, 9.15 - 10.30 am at the Gathering, EICC, Edinburgh, and is chaired by Rachel Cackett, CEO of CCPS. The panel members are displayed on the right, and are: Ron Culley, CEO, Quarriers; Professor Ian Cunningham, Professor of Employment Relations, University of Strathclyde; Professor Kezia Dugdale, Associate Director of the Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow; and Councillor Paul Kelly, COSLA Spokesperson for Health and Social Care.

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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

“We want to work constructively with government to help meet promises made to Scotland’s citizens. But stripping resources from social care providers isn’t how we do that” Rachel Cackett responds to new analysis of the 2026-27 Budget 👇 www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/we...

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