Analysis of consultation responses published. A consultation has revealed strong support for proposals to establish a National Care Service accountable to Scottish ministers. More than three-quarters (77%) of people who responded to the official consultation thought the main benefit of the proposed change would be
Scotland’s Tale of Two Governments Scotland has two governments – with very different priorities, which are becoming increasingly apparent. The Programme for Government which is published each September lays out the actions the Scottish Government intends to take in the next year and beyond. In
Views sought on a National Care Service to transform Scotland’s social care A consultation has been launched to seek the public’s views ahead of the creation of a National Care Service, which will ensure everyone who needs it can expect the same standards of care,
‘Real life experts’ to help focus on what really matters to people receiving social care. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Minister for Social Care Kevin Stewart have welcomed the first meeting of a Social Covenant Steering Group, set up to help guide the development of
First Minister Sets Out Priorities for Government Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic will be driven by an ambitious programme to build a modern, high-tech economy while staying true to enduring values of fairness and compassion, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. Outlining her priorities for
Scotland is on a different path to Boris Johnson’s Tories The Queen has officially reopened the UK Parliament and highlighted the UK government’s priorities. In a ten minute speech to the House of Lords, we learned of 30 laws that UK ministers intend to pass
First 100 Days: Recovery for a Fairer Future These are serious times which require serious government and experienced leadership. Over the last year, our NHS and care services have stepped up on behalf of the entire country. We must properly recognise their tremendous efforts and
SNP Manifesto 2021: What we’re doing for older people The SNP has a proud record of supporting Scotland’s older people while in government. From providing record health spending to free personal care, supporting older people to work and tackling loneliness, we’ve worked hard to make
A vote for Labour is a gift for Boris Johnson in Angus South This election comes down to the choice of two contrasting futures. We can build a stronger, fairer recovery with Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and the choice of independence after the pandemic
Delivering for Scotland #30: Free Personal Care The SNP is committed to building a Scotland where our society looks after all its citizens. Under the SNP, Scotland has made great strides on this front. Free personal care for older people is one of the landmark