Question reference: S6W-09797
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 13 July 2022
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 27 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue the Social Care Staff Support Fund beyond September 2022.
Answer
The Social Care Staff Support Fund was set up in June 2020 using emergency powers provided by the Coronavirus (No.2) (Scotland) Act. This provision is intended for a group of workers who, due to the nature of their work or work environment, may be expected to self-isolate on more than one occasion as part of infection prevention and control. The aforementioned emergency powers are due to expire on 30 September 2022, and my officials are currently scoping what support may be required beyond this date.