Edinburgh’s new 2025–28 health and social care plan tackles rising demand and funding pressures with a four-pillar strategy focused on prevention, independence, protecting the vulnerable, and using resources wisely.
funding for care
Understand the financial options available to cover care costs, from local authority support to self-funding and legal entitlements.
Scotland, like many other nations, is grappling with a pressing social care crisis. With an aging population and increasing demand for care services, the existing system is struggling to meet the needs of individuals who require assistance. This post aims to shed light on the social care crisis in Scotland, examining the challenges faced and proposing potential pathways to reform.