While we are aware that a decision with regards to the inclusion or otherwise of children’s services is being taken separately to the progress of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, we would like to stress that clarity is needed on where children’s palliative care would potentially sit under any new arrangements. For any new structures to operate smoothly in practice, they need to both preserve what currently works well, help ensure that best practice is applied consistently across Scotland, and reduce barriers people experience in getting the care they need.