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To demonstrate progress to date and share the work of individual sites, the industry hosted a series of ‘Countdown to COP26’ visits for parliamentarians in July. Fraser 3 reiterated the industry’s continued open invitation to parliamentarians to visit and encouraged MSPs to contact the SWA if not already in contact.
The Committee’s report was published on 24 February 2026. Care Home Services (Visits to and by Care Home Residents) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (SSI 2026/Draft) 16.
Small steps which were taken towards virtual hearings during the pandemic have not been built on, unlike the introduction of virtual visits with family which have continued despite the in person visits subsequently being possible.
We also shared a communities approach, based on learning from all the visits, which includes a commitment to visit every local authority and hold a community event in each region over the next 12 months.
Over the last five years, we have used a wide range of engagement tools, such as focus groups, fact finding visits and online surveys to inform our work.