Question reference: S6W-01289
- Asked by: Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 7 July 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 15 July 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress is being made with abolishing non-residential care charges.
Answer
The Scottish Government has committed to removing non-residential social care charges in line with recommendations made by the Independent Review into Adult Social Care. We are now working with COSLA and other stakeholders to identify the most effective way of achieving this as soon as possible.