Question reference: S6W-03326
- Asked by: Fiona Hyslop, MSP for Linlithgow, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 28 September 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 14 October 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its commitment to removing non-residential social care charges, whether it will provide an update on its work with (a) COSLA and (b) other stakeholders to identify the most effective way of achieving this, and what the timescale is for the implementation of the policy.
Answer
Work to develop the policy of removal of non-residential social care charging is progressing and charges will be removed as soon as is practicable The Scottish Government’s approach is to work with key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for the people of Scotland. We continue to work with COSLA and other stakeholders on this.