Private Care Sector Workforce Initiative
Consultation meetings on the national strategy for self-directed support in Scotland
The national strategy for self-directed support in Scotland has been developed to help take forward the personalisation of health and social care services in Scotland.
The increasing numbers of people accessing social care and the range of individual needs mean that services and supports will have to continue to become much more flexible and responsive in the future. This strategy responds to increasing interest in reshaping care and support in Scotland. It aims to set out and drive a cultural shift around the delivery of care and support that views people as equal citizens with rights and responsibilities. It recognises that for consumers and providers alike, tighter financial pressures, and demographic changes mean that improved outcomes cannot be delivered with more of the same. Responses by Friday 7 th May 2010
To further inform the development of the new Carers Strategy the Scottish Government, in conjunction with the Coalition of Carers in Scotland and local carer organisations, is hosting four events in February and March 2010. Each event will cover both carer and young carer issues.
The events will be held on the following dates:
• 23rd February: Dundee
• 25th February: Melrose
• 2nd March: Inverness
• 4th March: Glasgow
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