More than 10,000 Scots are stuck on “shockingly high” social care waiting lists, prompting campaigners to call for urgent action before the situations deteriorates ChrisGreenNews reports
“Once again, this demonstrates the undeniable need for reform in social care, both in terms of effective delivery and significant funding boosts.
The Scottish Government is planning major reforms to social care through the creation of a National Care Service, but the plans are currently being redrawnMSPs at Holyrood are now not set to vote on the legislation setting up the new service until next year. “While the SNP wasted months investing in a poorly planned National Care Service and ignoring the many valid criticisms of their plans, the social care sector continued to suffer from underinvestment and workforce shortages,” she added.
“We are committed to working with all partners to improve social care services and know well the challenges that the adult social care sector faces at this time. These challenges particularly around staffing are exacerbated by Brexit, funding challenges and the cost of living crisis.
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