We welcomed Tom Arthur MSP to Carr Gomm to discuss how we can unlock the potential of the social care sector. The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing heard about...
Influencing Change
Making an impact at the COSLA Conference 2025
Shaping discussions and fostering positive change: Carr Gomm at the COSLA Conference 2025 We were delighted to have had the opportunity to attend the COSLA conference,...
Sector Leaders Urge First Minister to Act on Rising Costs Threatening Social Care
This week, Carr Gomm joined five other major social care charities in writing to the First Minister, urging the Scottish Government to take immediate action on the rising costs...
Pay rise for all Carr Gomm staff
Carr Gomm supports all staff with a pay rise of at least 2.5% Our staff are the heart of Carr Gomm, and we understand the challenging and rewarding job they do to support...
A Continued Commitment: Carr Gomm Responds to National Care Service Developments
Government shifts focus to advisory reforms as National Care Service plans change.
Advocating for Change: Carr Gomm Meets with Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
On January 15th, we welcomed Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, to discuss pressing challenges facing the sector and explore potential solutions that could benefit both the people we support and our dedicated staff.
A Moral Imperative: Carr Gomm Responds to National Care Service Delay
In a recent update, the Scottish Government announced a delay to the next stage of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill. Carr Gomm’s Executive team received a letter from...
Pushing for Real Change: Carr Gomm Hosts Jackie Baillie MSP
Jackie Baillie, MSP, visited Carr Gomm to discuss how to improve social care across Scotland. At Carr Gomm, we are constantly striving to make things better for both the...
Carr Gomm responds to the National Care Service
Carr Gomm and our Involvement Group have contributed our voice to the National Care Service draft Stage 2 amendments. In response to the Scottish Government’s call for...
Should we defund the NHS?
We’ve seen record investment in Scotland’s NHS. But ever-increasing numbers of people remain in hospital despite being clinically fit for discharge. Andrew Thomson, Deputy Chief...
Continuing to develop the National Care Service with Carr Gomm’s Involvement Group
Our National Involvement Group welcomed back Rachel McGruer, Deputy Director of Adult Social Care, Local Improvement and Transformation, to Carr Gomm to continue discussing how...
Disability Commissioner Consultation
Carr Gomm responded to the Proposed Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill in May 2024. Carr Gomm supports the general principle of establishing a Disability Commissioner...