Trusted organisations

A Local Information System for Scotland (Aliss)

ALISS is a national digital programme enabling people and professionals to find and share information on resources, services, groups, and support in their local communities and online. Find:

• services that provide support for managing long term conditions
• groups that support social and community connection
• activities that offer opportunities for getting more active and for getting outdoors
• practical, legal, and financial support

The ALLIANCE

The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) is the national third sector intermediary for health and social care, bringing together a diverse range of people and organisations who share our vision, which is a Scotland where everyone has a strong voice and enjoys their right to live well with dignity and respect.

We aim to:

• Ensure disabled people, people with long term conditions and unpaid carers voices, expertise and rights drive policy and sit at the heart of design, delivery and improvement of support and services.
• Support transformational change that works with individual and community assets, helping people to live well, supporting human rights, self management, co-production and independent living.
• Champion and support the third sector as a vital strategic and delivery partner, and foster cross-sector understanding and partnership.

Care Information Scotland

Care Information Scotland is a service providing information about care services for people living in Scotland. Find:

• information on how to access care services and the rights of people receiving care
• support and information for carers on financial matters, rights, and health and wellbeing

Care Inspectorate Hub

Serves as a central resource and support centre for individuals and organisations involved in the provision of care services. Find:

• a directory of current legislation and national policies relevant to the social care sector
• reports, toolkits and practice guidelines from reputable organisations
• self-directed support resources and a directory of local authority SDS services

Iriss

A charity that works with people, workers and organisations in social work and social care to help them use knowledge and innovation to make positive change happen. Find:

• summaries of academic research and evidence
• eLearning modules
• learning and peer-support events
• podcasts

NHS Inform

The national health information service for Scotland. It provides reliable and up-to-date information about health conditions, treatments, and services to the public. Find:

• trusted health information to share with supported people and their carers
• links to third sector organisations and support services
• information on rights and access to health and care services
• resources to support healthy living on subjects such as addiction, nutrition, and mental wellbeing
• a national directory of health and care services

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

The Scottish Social Services Council is the regulator for social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland. Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce. 

We protect the public by:

• Registering this workforce
• Setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education
• Supporting their professional development

Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct we can investigate and take action.