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National Care Home Awards 2024 to celebrate independent care home sector in Scotland 

TONIGHT – Friday 15 November 2024, the prestigious National Care Home Awards will take place at the Hilton in Glasgow, offering an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements in the independent care home sector across Scotland.

This event is a vital opportunity to recognise the unwavering dedication of the care home workforce who tirelessly support residents day in and day out. 

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland, are the organisers of the event.

This year, the event will be hosted by Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus, who will announce the winners across thirteen unique award categories: 
 

  • Ancillary & Support Staff Award 
  • Nutrition & Eating Well Award 
  • Meaningful Activity Award 
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development Award 
  • Emerging Talent Award 
  • Outstanding Achievement Award 
  • Leadership Award 
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practice Award 
  • Nurse of the Year Award 
  • Care Worker of the Year Award 
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award 
  • Care Home Service of the Year Award 
  • Care Innovation Award 
     

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said:   “Care home services and the dedicated individuals who lead them are essential in creating safe, nurturing environments that foster connection, independence, and community for residents.

“They serve as a source of strength and support for thousands across Scotland, making it possible for residents to flourish in the later stages of their lives. It’s crucial that we take the time to recognise the profound contributions of these professionals, who make such an essential impact on people’s lives every single day.

“This awards ceremony is our way of honouring their dedication and celebrating the remarkable work they do.” 

Each year, the awards receive a growing number of nominations from care home staff, service users, relatives, and employers, highlighting the strong support for recognising excellence in the sector. 

The awards ceremony follows a full-day Care Home Conference titled ‘Care Home Revolution – Building Possibility’, which will bring together sector professionals to discuss key topics such as the future of care homes, urban housing, and effective voice. Attendees will participate in various sessions exploring themes like ethical commissioning, inclusion of LGBTQIA+ communities, employment law, education and training, digital innovation, Anne’s Law, and international recruitment. 

The National Care Home Awards and Conference represent the largest gathering of the care home sector in Scotland, showcasing best practices and innovations shaping the future of care homes across the country.

Care home residents enjoy third annual Fringe Cares Festival

Care Home Residents Enjoy The 3rd Annual Fringe Cares Festival

2024 Fringe Cares Festival – conceived by The Edinburgh Interfaith Association back in 2023 – started once again with a very successful event at Queen’s Manor Care Home on Queensferry Road.  

Performers from all over the world take part in the Fringe Cares Festival which brings a taste of the musical & theatrical talents of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to all residents of 7 care homes in the city, in a partnership sponsored by Barchester Healthcare, The Edinburgh Interfaith Association, Scottish Care and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.

Queens Manor Care Home, the founding care home Residents, relatives, friends and staff – along with several guests from the local community, were able to participate in a full afternoon of entertainment.

Lord Provost Councillor Robert Aldridge attended and said, “This is my favourite part of the Fringe!”

The event included a piper on arrival, drinks canapes and cocktails.  Street performer Andie Mars with her impressive hula hoops displays, forget me Nots Children’s’ Parties provided face painting and visiting Princess Ariel.   Matthew Shiel, award winning classical pianist played in the foyer. 

The main act – “Ella, Etta and Eartha”, singer Melissa Western and her accompanists rounded off the show in a performance inspired by those legendary female singers. 

Professor Joe Goldblatt, who inspired and instigated the Fringe Cares Festival explained: “The first year my wife and I sponsored one performer and I was amazed when residents who had not spoken for months suddenly burst forth into song, in French, when a Fringe performer began to sing the Edith Piaf classic ‘La vie en rose’.  

“As they sang along, I was speechless and in awe of the power of musical memories to inspire their strong positive emotions and awaken their senses. The events of this year so far at Queens Manor were no less than spectacular – offering the same level of amazement that we had in our founding year!” 

Margaret-Ann Davidson, General Manager of Queens Manor in Edinburgh, said: “I am delighted the Queens Manor Team is able to support our residents to participate in such an exciting initiative, which has grown each year; and we are proud to be part of   Barchester Healthcare, the founding sponsor for this special programme. 

“Music, entertainment, time with loved ones and friends are key elements of life enrichment for all care home residents.    In years gone by the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe would have been part of the lives of many of those in our care.  

“Through the Fringe Cares Festival, we are able to bring a flavour of the excitement, fun, and delights of the Festival Fringe to our residents at home. The long-term aim of this project is to help ensure that all care home residents in Edinburgh have access to the Fringe Cares Festival in the next 10 years – regardless of care provider.   

“There are many other entertainers participating at the other 6 care homes.  We look forward to the feedback and photographs”.  

The executive director of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association, Iain Stewart said: “EIFA is very proud to have conceived this programme as part of our commitment to bringing people together to celebrate, communicate, and appreciate one another through music. 

“The 36-year-old EIFA is the oldest interfaith association and represents all faiths and none promoting respect, understanding, peace and love.

The Fringe Cares Festival at Barchester dramatically demonstrates that we may all come together and benefit through music”.   

We are already looking at inspiration and planning for this event in 2025 – if you would like to be involved or become a sponsor, please reach out to either Joe Goldblatt at joe@joegoldblatt.scot or margaretann-davidson@barchester.com.

National Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2024 celebrates homecare workers in Scotland

 A prestigious evening Awards Ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector will be held tonight (Friday 17 May) at Radisson Blu in Glasgow. 

The awards are a perfect opportunity to recognise the workforce in the homecare sector, who work tirelessly day and night to allow people to live independently in their own homes. 

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland and organisers of the event are encouraging those working in the sector and the wider public to join the Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate the role of homecare workers. 

Winners will be announced by the Awards Host – Pop Idol winner, Michelle McManus. 

Awards will be presented over ten categories:  

  • Emerging Talent Award 
  • Care Services Coordination/Administration Award  
  • Care Learning Award  
  • Leadership Award  
  • Outstanding Achievement Award  
  • Care Worker of the Year  
  • Care Innovation Award  
  • Technology & People Award  
  • Provider of the Year  
  • Positive Impact Award  

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said:  “Homecare services and the remarkable individuals behind them play a vital role in fostering connections, independence, and community inclusion for those they support.

“They serve as lifelines for thousands across Scotland, enabling others to flourish and thrive. It’s essential that we acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions of these dedicated professionals who make such a profound difference in people’s lives every day.

“The awards ceremony serves as a platform to honour and recognise the exceptional dedication and commitment of our workforce and sector as a whole.”

The awards have been hailed as a huge success in recognising individuals, teams and companies, with more entries than ever flooding in each year from employers, homecare staff, service users and relatives nominating their peers, colleagues and local services.  

The Care at Home and Housing Support Awards follow a full-day conference for the homecare sector. 

The title of the conference is ‘Care Revolution: Time to Act’, bringing people together from across the sector and addressing key themes like evidencing social value and effective voice. Through a range of insight sessions, delegates will explore topics as diverse as experiences of ethical commissioning; international recruitment; wellbeing; homecare software; technology, digital and data. 

The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care at home and housing sector in Scotland. 

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Scottish Care Home Awards 2023

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care sector in Scotland, will be hosting the prestigious Care Home Awards 2023 at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, on Friday 19 November.

The event, now in its 19th year, recognises the excellence within the independent care home sector, acknowledging outstanding contributions of care homes across the country.

In Scotland, 85% of all care home support is provided by the independent sector, caring for over 30,500 older individuals and employing nearly 44,500 dedicated individuals.

This year’s awards received a substantial record number of entries, a testament to all the excellent work going on in our care homes in Scotland. Care homes, often unsung heroes in the community, will get their moment in the spotlight, showcasing the passion and commitment of those who work to ensure that residents live their fullest lives. The awards also advocate for the recognition of the care home sector, shining a light on the often undervalued but essential role these homes and their workforce play in society.

Awards will be presented across fourteen categories, recognising excellence in various aspects of care home services, from leadership to innovation:

  • Ancillary & Support Staff Award 
  • Meaningful Activity Award 
  • Nutrition & Eating Well Award 
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development Award 
  • Emerging Talent Award 
  • Outstanding Achievement Award 
  • Leadership Award 
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award 
  • Nurse of the Year Award 
  • Care Worker of the Year Award 
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award 
  • Care Home Service of the Year Award 
  • Care Innovation Award
  • Strategic Contribution Award  

Michelle McManus, the renowned Scottish singer, TV, and radio presenter, will host the awards ceremony and announce the winners.


Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “The care home workforce is full of individuals who behave with dignity, compassion, professionalism, and skill.

“We are hosting the awards to express our gratitude and to recognise the particular skills of a few. It is also a night to acknowledge all the individuals, teams, and companies delivering care at an incredibly high standard in a challenging period and within an increasingly demanding work environment.”

Scottish National Care Home Awards

A prestigious evening Awards Ceremony recognising the best of the independent care home sector will be held on Friday 18 November 2022 at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow.

The National Care Home Awards is a night of celebration, where excellence in care homes around the country will receive the recognition it deserves. 

90% of all care home support in Scotland is delivered by the independent sector, with these services caring for over 32,000 older individuals and employing nearly 44,000 people.   

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland and organisers of the event, are encouraging those working in the sector and the wider public to join in on the celebrations online using the hashtags #celebratecare and #careawards22.  

Winners will be announced by the Awards Host – Scottish singer, TV and radio presenter, Michelle McManus. 

Awards will be presented over fourteen categories: 

  • Ancillary & Support Staff Award 
  • Meaningful Activity Award 
  • Nutrition & Eating Well Award 
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development Award 
  • Emerging Talent Award 
  • Outstanding Achievement Award 
  • Leadership Award 
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award 
  • Nurse of the Year Award 
  • Care Worker of the Year Award 
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award 
  • Care Home Service of the Year Award 
  • Positive Impact Award
  • Strategic Contribution Award  

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “Care homes are places where people can live the fullest possible lives despite medical conditions or factors which might limit them. They are places of entertainment, activity, conversation and friendships. The Care Home Awards is an opportunity to show the real brilliance of the Scottish care home sector.  

“The care home workforce is full of individuals who behave with dignity, compassion, professionalism and skill. We are hosting the awards to express our gratitude and to recognise the particular skills of a few.

“It is also a night to acknowledge all the individuals, teams and companies delivering care at an incredibly high standard in a challenging period and within an increasingly demanding work environment.” 

The awards have been hailed a huge success in recognising individuals, teams and companies. This year saw a record number of entries from care home staff, residents and relatives nominating their peers, colleagues and local services. 

The Care Home Awards follows a full-day conference for the care home sector with speakers including the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care – Humza Yousaf MSP, Chair of the Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny & Regulation – Dame Sue Bruce, and Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate – Jackie Irvine.

The Scottish Care National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, which is now in its 23rd year has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last 18 years. The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care home sector in Scotland. 

Scottish homecare workers to be recognised in the National Care at Home & Housing Support Awards 2022

A prestigious evening Awards Ceremony recognising the best of the independent care at home and housing support sector will be held on Friday 13 May 2022 at Radisson Blu in Glasgow. The awards is an important opportunity to highlight the contribution of homecare during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland and organisers of the event, are encouraging those working in the sector and the wider public to join the Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate the role of homecare workers.

Winners will be announced by the Awards Host – Pop Idol winner, Michelle McManus.

Awards will be presented over ten categories:

  • Emerging Talent Award
  • Care Services Coordination/Administration Award
  • Care Learning Award
  • Leadership Award
  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Care Worker of the Year
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award
  • Technology & People Award
  • Provider of the Year
  • Positive Impact Award

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “Over the past two years, thousands of women and men have left their homes every day to go out and care for and support others.

“They are the heart of our homecare sector and we all owe them a debt of gratitude. Homecare services allow people to remain independent for as long as possible in their own home. The homecare sector shows us caring and compassion at its best.

“The awards is an opportunity to recognise the dedication and professionalism of the workforce, every day of the week, regardless of weather, risk or fear.”

The awards have been hailed a huge success in recognising individuals, teams and companies, with more entries than ever flooding in each year from employers, homecare staff, service users and relatives nominating their peers, colleagues and local services.

The Care at Home and Housing Support Awards follows a full-day conference for the homecare sector with speakers including the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Humza Yousaf.

The title of the conference is ‘Home is best: the critical role of homecare and housing support’, bringing people together from across the sector to share their experiences from the Covid-19 pandemic and plan for the future of homecare in Scotland.

The conference will explore topics as diverse as the role of technology, the law and home care, social impact investment, registration and regulation, and recruitment and retention.

The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care at home and housing sector in Scotland.

Care workers to be recognised at Scottish National Care Home Awards

A prestigious evening Awards Ceremony recognising the best of the independent care home sector will be held tomorrow (Friday 1 April) at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The National Care Home Awards 2021 (rescheduled from November 2021) is an important opportunity to highlight the contribution of care homes and their staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.

88% of all care home support in Scotland is delivered by the independent sector, with these services caring for over 33,000 older individuals and employing nearly 46,000 people.  

Scottish Care, the representative body for independent social care services across Scotland and organisers of the event, are encouraging those working in the sector and the wider public to join the Awards Ceremony to recognise and celebrate the role of care home workers.

Winners will be announced by the Awards Host – Pop Idol winner, Michelle McManus.

Awards will be presented over fourteen categories:

  • Ancillary & Support Staff Award
  • Meaningful Activity Award
  • Nutrition & Eating Well Award
  • Training, Learning & Staff Development Award
  • Emerging Talent Award
  • Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Management & Leadership Award
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Practise Award
  • Nurse of the Year Award
  • Carer of the Year Award
  • Specialist Service/Unit of the Year Award
  • Care Home Service of the Year Award
  • Positive Impact Award
  • Strategic Contribution Award 

 

Dr Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish Care and the co-host of the Awards Ceremony said: “Over the past two years, care home staff have demonstrated resilience whilst adapting to the challenges of Covid-19. The dedication and professionalism of care home staff in supporting residents, families and each other has been exceptional.

“We have witnessed new innovative activity and unprecedented collaboration in care homes, with staff often going above and beyond the call of duty.
 
“The care home workforce has behaved with such dignity, compassion, professionalism and skill over the last few years, as they always do. The awards ceremony is a chance to say thank you and to recognise the particular skills of a few.

“But it is also a night to acknowledge all the individuals, teams and companies delivering care at an incredibly high standard in a challenging period and within an increasingly demanding work environment. We owe them a debt of gratitude.”
 
The awards have been hailed a huge success in recognising individuals, teams and companies, with more entries than ever flooding in each year from employers, care home staff, residents and relatives nominating their peers, colleagues and local services.


 
The Care Home Awards follows a full-day conference for the care home sector with speakers including the National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch and the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Kevin Stewart MSP.
 
The Scottish Care National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, which is now in its 22nd year has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last 17 years.
 
The conference will be the first in-person event hosted by Scottish Care since the start of the pandemic.

The title of the conference is ‘Care Chrysalis: An emerging future’, bringing people together from across the sector to share their experiences from the Covid-19 pandemic and plan for the future of care homes in Scotland.

The conference will explore topics as diverse as the role of technology, care home nursing, business and finance, restoring relationships, the importance of family, the role of creative arts in wellbeing and recovery, and workforce.
 
The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care home sector in Scotland.

New Health and Social Care Standards for care homes

Anne’s Law: Reinforcing the rights of residents to have visits and care from loved ones

Changes to the national Health and Social Care Standards for Scotland’s adult care homes will put Anne’s Law into practical effect while legislation is being prepared.

 Two new Standards set out the expectation that people living in care homes should have the right to see someone who is dear to them, even during a Covid-19 outbreak, and be able to name a person or persons who can directly participate in meeting their care needs.

The Standards should be reflected by care homes in their policies, and the Care Inspectorate will consider whether they are being met when registering, inspecting and supporting homes.

Anne’s Law aims to ensure people who live in adult care homes have rights to see and get support from those who are important to them.

The stepped approach to its introduction – new Standards followed by legislation – follows a public consultation which found overwhelming backing for Anne’s law and for a change to the Standards. The new Standards are supported by the body representing care homes, Scottish Care.

Social Care Minister Kevin Stewart said: “We are fulfilling our pledge to introduce the provisions of Anne’s Law as quickly as possible by using our existing legal powers to help ensure care home visitors can be involved in the care and support of their loved ones.

“We will go further by including Anne’s Law within the new National Care Service Bill, with that legislation due to be introduced to the Scottish Parliament in the coming months. We are clear in our expectation that care home residents must have their care delivered in a dignified manner that reflects their rights.”

Donald Macaskill, Chief Executive of Scottish Care, said: “I am pleased to commend the new Social Care Standards which have been published today. They make explicit what we all recognise, namely the critical role that family and friends play in the care support of a resident in a care home.

“They clearly underline the rights of residents, should they wish, even during a managed infectious disease outbreak, to have family and friends support them in visiting and support.

“In the months ahead staff, providers, families, and residents will work together to ensure that these rights are understood and that the new Standards are a success.”

Edith Macintosh, interim Chief Executive of the Care Inspectorate said: “The Care Inspectorate welcomes the new Standards. We know  that having regular contact with people is essential for wellbeing and good mental health.  

“Meaningful contact must be included in personal care plans, with clear strategies in place for staff to support it. This includes people experiencing care from those close to them when that is their choice.

“These new Standards will be reflected in how we register, inspect and support adult care homes in Scotland, to ensure care services embed them in their practice.”

A spokesperson for Care Home Relatives Scotland (CHRS) said: “CHRS is pleased the new Social Care Standards have been published and the importance of maintaining contact with care home residents at all times has been formally recognised.

“Relatives and close friends of those in residential care are not simply visitors, but continue with a caring role and as the voice and representative for our loved ones. It is reassuring to know we will always have the right to uphold that essential contact.

“We look forward to working together with all care home staff to ensure the Standards are respected and upheld.”

The Health and Social Care Standards set out what people should expect when experiencing health, social care or social work services in Scotland. As with the existing Standards, the Care Inspectorate will be under a duty to consider how care service providers are upholding them in relation to registering, inspecting and supporting care services.

The Scottish Government will provide further support and resource to enhance the Care Inspectorate’s role in supporting visiting rights. This additional resource will enable the Care Inspectorate to proactively champion the implementation of the new Standards and rigorously monitor its progress.

The two new Standards are:

  • If I am an adult living in a care home and restrictions to routine visiting are needed to prevent infection, I can nominate relatives/friends (and substitutes) to visit me.  My nominated relatives/friends will be supported by the care home to see me in person day-to-day and to be directly involved in providing my care and support if that is what I want 
  • If I am an adult living in a care home, I can nominate relatives/friends (and substitutes), who will be supported by the care home to be directly involved in providing my day-to-day care and support if that is what I want

The Standards follow on from updates to the Scottish Government’s Named Visitor policy during COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes and will be followed by Anne’s Law, which will be incorporated into primary legislation in the National Care Service Bill, due to be introduced by the end of this Parliamentary year.

Better information recording for care homes

A new web-based tool, commissioned by the Scottish Government, will allow care homes to monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) trends and identify risks quicker.

The Turas Care Management tool will launch today and will allow all private and public sector care homes across the country to record in one place information including COVID-19 infection rates, demand on services and staff testing.

This will mean care home managers, health and social care organisations and the Scottish Government can monitor trends, identify risks and take early action both during the current pandemic and in the future.

The care management tool, developed by the Scottish Government in collaboration with the Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care and NHS Education Scotland (NES), will provide:

*a clearer national picture of conditions in care homes

*earlier warning of emerging trends and issues, allowing earlier interventions

*easier reporting to free up care home resources

The tool is for care home management use and only identified staff will be able to access the information.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said: “The health, safety and wellbeing of care home residents both during the current pandemic and in the future is critically important.

“This new web-based tool allows care homes to store information in one central place, whereas before they were required to report in different formats and through many channels, which tied up resources and made trend-spotting more difficult.

“Importantly, this means care home managers, health and social care organisations and the government will now be able to identify risks earlier and quickly take action during the current pandemic and in the future.”

Care Inspectorate Chief Executive Peter Macleod said: “The care sector has worked tirelessly under the most challenging circumstances to care for some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland during the pandemic.

“This new approach to gathering data and information will help us to better understand what support the sector needs to ensure that people experiencing care are supported in the best possible way in the future.”

The Turas Care Management tool was commissioned by Scottish Government and has been developed in partnership with the care home sector for the care home sector.

The tool will support care homes to review their data over time, demonstrate the safety and quality of the services they provide and facilitate escalation of key concerns to the Health and Social Care Partnership and Care Inspectorate when issues arise and support is required.

Key national partners who have worked in collaboration with Scottish Government to develop this tool include: members of the Clinical and Professional Advisory Group for Care Homes, the Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) who developed the interactive web based tool.

NHS Education for Scotland Chief Executive Stewart Irvine said: “As we all know, care homes have been among the hardest-hit areas of this pandemic. Our digital team has produced this resource to help reduce the burden on care homes and help residents and staff.

“We hope it’s a useful contribution to the ongoing support of this important area.” 

Scottish Care’s Transforming Workforce Lead Jacqui Neil said: “This will provide a long awaited national strategic approach to recording and responding to the pressures on our care homes in real time.

“It also offers a real opportunity to achieve quality improvements and safe practice through collaborative working moving forward.”

Capital to light up for Care Home Day 2020

St Andrews House and Victoria Quay in Edinburgh will be lit up in yellow at 6pm tonight to mark Care Home Day.

Care Home Day is an online campaign which aims to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.

The day is organised by Scottish Care and supported by the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Government. Together, they are calling for individuals, care providers and partner organisations to join them on social media to share good news stories from their local care homes using the hashtag #carehomeday20.

The day is an opportunity to recognise the crucial role of care homes in our communities and to give thanks to all the care home staff.

The prevalence of COVID-19 makes it especially important to provide recognition to the care home workforce on Care Home Day this year.

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has sent a message of thanks to all care hom staff:

This pandemic has highlighted how compassionate and dedicated this workforce is. Coronavirus has significantly impacted care homes, threatening the lives of the staff and residents of care homes across the country. Despite this, staff in care homes have come together to combat this virus, protecting, supporting and caring for our vulnerable residents.

Therefore, Scottish Care wholly welcomes the decision to light up these buildings for Care Home Day. This initiative is also supported by the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a positive token of appreciation and shows support for the care home sector during these unprecedented times.

The buildings will be lit up in the colour yellow, which was chosen to symbolise the flame of a candle. This relates to another initiative by Scottish Care – ‘Candle for Care’, whereby candles are lit every Tuesday at 7pm to express gratitude to all those who provide care and support during the COVID-19 crisis and in memory of all those who have died from COVID-19.