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Date : 23/05/2012

Integration of Adult Health & Social Care - Consultation on Proposals

This consultation sets out the Scottish Government's proposals to inform and change the way that the NHS and Local Authorities work together and in partnership with the third and independent sectors.

The proposals include changes to how adult health and social care services are planned and delivered, aiming for a seamless experience from the perspective of the patient, service user or carer.

It also outlines improvements to integrating health and social care services which are not limited to older people, but extend to all adult health and social care services. The consultation asks for views on new legislation that will be introduced to enable the changes that Ministers propose.

Please go to the consultation document to view the proposals.

The closing date for responses is 31 July 2012.

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