Safe staffing programme
The safe staffing programme team works in collaboration with service providers, people who experience care, relatives, representation groups and other key stakeholders.
Our vision
To achieve that care services in Scotland have the right people, in the right place, with the right skills at the right time working to ensure people experience the best health and care outcomes.
Objectives for 2025-26
The programme is overseen by the Scottish Government which ensures effective governance, reporting and monitoring arrangements are in place and that there is public accountability. The workplan of the programme is reviewed to ensure that is effective and complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
The programme continues to increase stakeholder engagement both internally and externally. This is done by using a range of media platforms, continuing to develop and create resources and delivering external and internal tailored information sessions. The purpose of all engagement activities is to embed the Act into everyday practice.
To ensure all information, guidance and resources continue to be in line with the Act, and any other relevant legislation and good practice, the programme carries out regular reviews. Support and guidance is provided on an ongoing basis to meet needs beyond enactment.
The programme continues to help support and ensure compliance with the Act on behalf of the Scottish Government and the Care Inspectorate. This includes sourcing data, working with external stakeholders and developing systems to capture data collection.
The team
Our programme lead is Stephanie Thom.
Our safe staffing advisor is Gloria McLoughlin.
Our safe staffing improvement support officer is Ashley Smith.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals with a variety of backgrounds, including adult social care, early learning and children and young people, as well as experience in management and leading improvement.
You can watch all safe staffing bitesize videos and webinars on our Youtube playlist.
Previous work and achievements
These reports provides an overview of the work undertaken by the team.