Photo: Dave DonaldsonTHE SHETLAND Care Attendant Scheme (SCAS) has received a “very good” rating from inspectors during its latest inspection. The inspection, which took place from 30 August to 1 September 2025, found that people using SCAS receive consistent, high-quality care tailored to their needs. Care and support planning was also praised, with every service user getting a personalised care plan that includes their life history, routines, preferences, and any risks, ensuring care is tailored to them. At the time of inspection SCAS was supporting 47 people across Shetland, including providing overnight care – the only service of its kind in the isles. With no hospice in Shetland, the service supported six people in the final stages of life, providing 727 hours of palliative care.