Leadership candidates asked: ‘what is your vision for social care reform in Scotland?’

Our CEO Rachel Cackett and Board chair Andrea Wood have written to Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf, the three candidates competing to be Scotland’s next First Minister and leader of the SNP.

Our CEO Rachel Cackett and Board chair Andrea Wood have written to Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf, the three candidates competing to be Scotland’s next First Minister and leader of the SNP.Read the letter hereIn the letter the candidates are asked three questions about social care priorities if they become First Minister. The questions are:

• Will you commit to our 4 Steps to Fair Work?

• Will you commit to implement social care reform and meet with us, within your first month in post, to discuss constructive ideas for positive and urgent change?

• How would you articulate your own vision for social care reform in Scotland?

The letter also outlines why a legislative pause could be an opportunity for the new First Minister to look afresh at social care reform based on our model, and to drive forward Fair Work and sustainable funding.

When we receive responses from the candidates, we plan to share them with members and through our public communications channels.