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Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland
@ccpscotland.bsky.social
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The voice of not-for-profit social care providers in Scotland. Reposts do not indicate endorsement. Account monitored Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
https://www.ccpscotland.org/
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ccpscotland.bsky.social
🕘 This weekend is your last chance to apply to join our team as a Parliamentary Officer.

If you have a passion for politics, in-depth knowledge of how Holyrood works and a thorough understanding of Scotland’s national political landscape, this could be the role for you!

🔗 bit.ly/4ptwu5u
On a green background, text reads '2 days left to apply: parliamentary officer. Deadline: 9am, Monday, December 8. Apply now.' Next to this is a yellow clock and the CCPS logo.
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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rocktrust.bsky.social
Christmas can be a challenging time for many young people and we believe every young person deserves to feel seen and supported.

Thanks to the Big Give Christmas Challenge, every donation between 2–9 December will be doubled, creating an even greater impact.

Give the gift of Coorie 💙
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
“We need all elected politicians to agree to stabilise our sector immediately”

Our response to today's debate in the Scottish Parliament on the crisis in social care. Read the full statement from @r-cackett.bsky.social here: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/we...
A graphic showing a quote from Rachel Cackett, CEO of the Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland. The quote reads: “At CCPS we want to play our part – bringing the voice of vital not-for-profit providers to the table – but time is short. We hope for shared resolve, and we hope that isn’t misplaced”. On the right of the image are a photo of Rachel and the CCPS logo.
December 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
⌛ 5 days left to apply!

We're recruiting for a Parliamentary Officer to join our team.

Find out more and apply today 🔗 ccpscotland.org/recruitment
Against a purple background, text reads '5 days left to apply. Parliamentary Officer. Deadline: 9am, Monday, December 8. Apply now. ccpscotland.org/recruitment.' Next to this is a large image of a yellow clock, and the CCPS logo.
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
We are so grateful to @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social for the wisdom and insight she has brought to the CCPS Board for over a decade.

We wish her all the very best for the next chapter!

@aberlourcharity.bsky.social
aberlourcharity.bsky.social Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 9d
It's the end of an era today as we say goodbye to our CEO, @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social. Over the past 11 years SallyAnn has led Aberlour with courage, compassion & bravery. We're extremely grateful for everything she has helped us achieve to improve the lives of children, young people & families.
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
Join our team!

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.

Find out more and apply today 🔗 ccpscotland.org/recruitment
Against a yellow background, text reads: "We are hiring! Parliamentary Officer. We are recruiting for a Parliamentary Officer to help to position CCPS with political stakeholders as a credible, solutions-focused strategic partner in the reform of social care, and support delivery of our wider influencing work. Deadline: Monday, December 8. Apply now."
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a report on social care charging, which calls on the Scottish Government and CoSLA to work together to remove non-residential care charges.

🏠 Read the news post from HSEU here: www.ccpscotland.org/hseu-news/hs...
HSEU News: Joseph Rowntree Foundation report calls for end to social care charging | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland
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November 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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rocktrust.bsky.social
We’re looking for volunteers to make a real difference this Christmas!

Join us for collections on Royal Mile & Princes Street - Dec 20th, between 10 AM – 4 PM.

Just an hour of your time can help fund vital support for young people facing homelessness.

Get in touch today https://ow.ly/Kp3N50XxlKI
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
"As we continue to build partnerships across Scotland, we remain committed to creating spaces where recovery can take root and flourish."

@phoenixfutures.bsky.social's Rachel Hudson writes about their Recovery through Nature project and 'the restorative power of the outdoors'🌲

🔗 bit.ly/4ibD5yh
Member Spotlight: Phoenix Futures on the ‘Restorative Power of the Outdoors’ | Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland
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November 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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goodmovesjobs.bsky.social
@ccpscotland.bsky.social is recruiting a Parliamentary Officer to help to position them with political stakeholders as a credible, solutions-focused strategic partner in the reform of social care tinyurl.com/ymhhhw3j £36,454 Edinburgh #charityjob
November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
Join the CCPS team!

❓ 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 for a Parliamentary Officer to join our team.

Find out more here ➡️ ccpscotland.org/recruitment
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November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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phoenixfutures.bsky.social
Thrilled to receive a Nature of Scotland Award last night for our Phoenix Forest

A big thank you to everyone who has planted with us over the past 13 years, your forest is thriving. Grateful to the John Muir Trust for being incredible conservation partners and to NatureScot for recognizing our work
naturescotawards.bsky.social Nature of Scotland Awards @naturescotawards.bsky.social · 17d
The next winners in the #NatureOfScotland awards are:
🌳 Health and wellbeing award: Recovery Through Nature in the Phoenix Forest
⚓ Innovation: It'll Never Work - A Ground-breaking Electric Fishing Vessel
🐞 Nature tourism: Biosphere Experiences: Nature-Friendly Adventures for All
Congratulations!
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
💡 In our latest Member Spotlight blog, Rachel Hudson from @phoenixfutures.bsky.social reflects on the organisation's Recovery through Nature project and "the restorative power of the outdoors".

🔗 bit.ly/4ibD5yh
An image of Rachel Hudson, Living Skills Worker at Phoenix Future’s Recovery Housing Service in Glasgow, next to the quote: “Whether it is planting a seed, climbing a hill, or simply spending time outdoors, every Recovery through Nature experience helps people rediscover belonging.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
"A significant step in the right direction."

Our response to today's announcement from the Scottish Government on Winter Preparedness and National Planning Priorities for Health and Social Care. 👇

Read the full statement from @r-cackett.bsky.social here: www.ccpscotland.org/ccps-news/so...
Quote from Rachel Cackett, CEO of CCPS, along with a photo of Rachel speaking at an event, and the CCPS logo. The quote reads: "We welcome the pledge of £20m additional social care investment routed through NHS Boards and directed at strengthening local capacity. Although - as the Cabinet Secretary acknowledged - this is still far short of what will be needed to stabilise the sector, it represents a significant step in the right direction."
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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thepromise.scot
We’re delighted to have 32 organisations join our call for all political parties to commit to keeping the promise through the duration of the next Scottish parliament.

Read the joint letter & our pre-election paper which sets out the specific actions needed: ow.ly/NyKb50XpSqS
Three arrows point upwards behind the promise heart (made up of four shapes and an outline to represent the five foundations: voice, family, care, people, and scaffolding) suggesting progress to keep the promise. The quote next to the heart reads "We remain committed to keep the promise so by 2030 all children grow up loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential."
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
We've signed @thepromise.scot's open letter to parties running in the 2026 Holyrood election. We're asking them to keep the promise by committing to "making Scotland a place where all its children grow up loved, safe and respected and realise their full potential."

🔗 thepromise.scot/news/open-le...
Open letter to parties running in the 2026 Scottish Election
Letter to Scotland's political parties ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026.
thepromise.scot
November 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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cchangescotland.bsky.social
🇬🇧 We must not let opportunist ugly politics strip away the human rights that protect us all.
C-Change Scotland joins 300+ orgs urging the PM to defend the UK’s place in the ECHR.

🔗 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

#HumanRights #ECHR #ThirdSectorSolidarity
Graphic with bold blue text in the center reading “ECHR IS FUNDAMENTAL.” Surrounding text includes: “The ECHR protects all members of society,” “C-Change & 300+ organisations call on the PM to stand firm with the ECHR,” and “Don’t let divisive politics dismantle your freedom.” Visual elements include a pink statue of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, a pink megaphone, and a pink dove carrying an olive branch. At the bottom left is the C-Change logo with the tagline “Supporting Good Lives.” Background is light blue with a clean, modern design.
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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sacroscotland.bsky.social
As we approach #Remembrance Day, we asked Brian Kelly, a mentor with our Veterans Mentoring Service, and a veteran of the British Army, to tell us what Remembrance means to him. This is his very personal account.
Remembrance | Sacro
As we approach Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country. Their courage, sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten. We must…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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cyrenians.bsky.social
We have signed Shelter's open letter calling for the UK Government to take action so that the asylum system does not make people homeless by design, and for the Scottish Government to ensure the local authorities facing the biggest homelessness pressures have the funding they need.
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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aberlourcharity.bsky.social
We’ve signed @Shelter Scotland’s letter to @JohnSwinney & @KeirStarmer urging action to prevent rolling back people's lifeline housing rights.
Open Letter to Scottish and UK Govts - Refugee Homelessness - Shelter Scotland
A joint open letter, signed by over 30 housing, refugee rights and equalities organisations in Scotland.
scotland.shelter.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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aberlourcharity.bsky.social
Today a wreath will be laid at the War Memorial in Aberlour in memory of the young men who grew up in the Aberlour Orphanage and who went on to bravely fight for their country in WWI and WWII. #remembrancesunday #aberlour150
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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rocktrust.bsky.social
"Despite all our successes, we are still only just scratching the surface of what still needs to be done."

Read Shea Moran's take on this year's annual Scottish homelessness conference.

#EndingYouthHomelessness @homelessnetwork.scot

www.rocktrust.org/hns-conferen...
More change is needed if we're to be 'world-leading' on housing rights - Rock Trust
Shae Moran from Rock Trust gives his take on this year’s Homeless Network Scotland Conference on homelessness prevention.
www.rocktrust.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
🆕 A new report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social @swbg.bsky.social calls for an end to social care charging in Scotland.

"There are things that could be done to make the system fairer, but ultimately these charges need to end."

🔗 www.jrf.org.uk/care/time-to...
Time to end social care charging in Scotland
Social care charging is an unfair, inconsistent system that leaves low-income families in significant financial hardship and masks unmet need.
www.jrf.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
Our latest report demonstrates the need for urgent action on fair pay in Scotland’s social care sector.

The report makes 10 recommendations to the Scottish Government and COSLA on the steps needed to support the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Read the report here (PDF) ➡️ bit.ly/47vCwuq
Against an orange background, text reads: "Fair pay is an essential piece of the puzzle to build a thriving social care system in Scotland. That’s why we’re asking the Scottish Government to...Review its Adult Social Care Worker Uplift Policy to ensure it works for the sector. Reintroduce a dedicated social care rate of pay and guarantee funding for pay differentials. Endorse the long-negotiated voluntary approach to sectoral bargaining. Progress the work of the Adult Social Care Ethical Commissioning programme board. Commit to immediate, medium and long-term investment to guarantee the sector’s financial viability."
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
ccpscotland.bsky.social
Urgent action on fair pay is essential for the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s social care sector, a new report from CCPS has found.

Read @r-cackett.bsky.social's blog, and find out more about the report here ➡️ bit.ly/3Ji6dan
An image of Rachel Cackett, CCPS CEO, next to a quote reading: "The Scottish Government must urgently work with us to review its approach to social care pay... The future of our sector, and the government’s ambitions for reform, depends on it."
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM