Since last year’s national consultation, the true state of the care crisis has been revealed. ScotGov can’t ignore the care crisis any longer. […]
The Scottish Government can’t ignore the care crisis any longer
National Care Service
National Care Service: SSP submission to Scottish Government consultation
It reiterates the SSP’s support for a National Care Service which is publicly owned, publicly funded, and free at the point of need – with genuine democratic control and accountability, and greatly improved conditions for workers. […]
Tax Wealth, Not Wages: Make the rich pay for health and social care
A Wealth Tax and a Maximum Wage at 10x the national Minimum Wage will raise more for health and social care while lifting the burden from the lowest-paid workers. Here’s why we need a Wealth Tax and a Maximum Wage: […]
Parliament falls short in National Care Service debate
Opinion polling has found 69% of people want a publicly-owned National Care Service, but both Derek Feeley’s report and MSPs have stopped short of delivering it. […]
When is a National Care Service not a National Care Service? Wed 10 Feb, 7pm
The SSP is hosting a live online discussion to analyse the findings of the recently-published Independent Review of Adult Social Care. […]
Statement on the Independent Review of Adult Social Care
Nowhere in the 109-page Independent Review into Adult Social Care have the reasons behind Scotland’s care crisis been adequately addressed. […]
National Care Service: “It’s about dignity”
“It’s not about money, and it’s not about soundbites, and it’s not about politicians – it’s about dignity of life. Dignity of life for service users, and the people providing it.” […]
SSP calls online public discussion after National Care Service poll
The SSP has called an online public discussion about the need for a National Care Service after polling showed overwhelming public support. […]