The National Care Standards were created in 2002 to help people understand what to expect from care services and help services understand the standards they should deliver. A great deal has changed in the way that care services are planned, delivered and scrutinised since the standards were … [Read more...] about VHS responds to the National Care Standards Review consultation
Public Bodies Act – Draft Regulations – for consultation
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 1 April 2014. The aim of the Act is to integrate health and social care in Scotland, to improve services for people who use them. Integration aims to ensure that health and social care provision across Scotland is … [Read more...] about Public Bodies Act – Draft Regulations – for consultation
Drawing It All Together – Symposium & AGM
Thursday 28 November 2013, 10.00am - 4.00pm Quaker Meeting House, Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL Explore & discuss four big inter-connected themes: Tackling health inequalities for a fairer, healthier Scotland Integrating health and social care for better services for … [Read more...] about Drawing It All Together – Symposium & AGM
Public Bodies Bill Call for Evidence
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Parliament on 28 May 2013. The Bill legislates for the integration of functions of local authorities and Health Boards to support joined up health and social care that delivers better outcomes for patients, services users and … [Read more...] about Public Bodies Bill Call for Evidence
Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event
Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event Monday 1 July 2013 The Scottish Government has now published the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill. The Bill introduces the new framework that will integrate the planning and delivery of adult health and social care … [Read more...] about Health and Social Care in Transition: VHS Member Event
Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill was introduced to Scottish Parliament on 28 May 2013. This follows a period of consultation on proposals to deliver better outcomes for people through integrated health and social care. Background to the consultation can be viewed here - Health and … [Read more...] about Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Bill