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.
social care
Social care provides essential support for individuals with daily living needs, promoting independence, dignity, and community wellbeing.
Explore the social care crisis in Scotland & its impact on elderly people. Understand the challenges, causes, and solutions affecting home care services today.
For families in Edinburgh, evaluating the cost of inadequate care is vital. Making the correct choice for in-home care for your family member is vital.
The NHS is under pressure in Scotland, and the government’s proposed “National Care Service” is not due to be introduced until 2028-2029. The current situation of social care in the UK is bleak, with most, if not all local authorities struggling to meet the care demands of the ageing population on their current budgets. It is almost inevitable that people will come to harm by not receiving the right care, and not receiving that care promptly.
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.