Post legislative Scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013- Follow Up

Social Work Scotland’s Response to Claire Haughey following attendance at Health, Social Care, and Sport Committee Phase 2.

Introduction

Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and practice, and improve the quality and experience of social services. We very much welcome the Committee’s scrutiny of the Social Care (Self-directed Support)(Scotland) Act 2013 (the Act), at this critical juncture in the development of social work and social care policy in Scotland.