Question reference: S5W-09420
- Asked by: Graham Simpson, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 24 May 2017
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 6 June 2017
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how it is implementing the Housing With Care model as a way of reducing delayed discharge.
Answer
Integrated Joint Boards are responsible for making local decisions about the health and care needs of patients, to ensure that those who use services get the right care and support whatever their needs, at any point in their care journey. The Scottish Government has through the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Act 2015 and the supporting guidance, created a framework that encourages Integrated Joint Boards to consider a range of options when making local decisions about the health and care needs of patients including reducing delayed discharge.