Update: 9th April 2020
Cosla has reviewed and updated their guidance. The updated guidance can be found here:
https://www.cosla.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-councils
25th March 2020
Cosla (Convention of Local Authorities) has issued guidance to its members about the commissioning of social care services during the Covid-19 pandemic. It urges an acknowledgement of the financial pressures on care and support organisations as they deal with higher rates of staff absences as well as having to make swift adjustments to care packages. You can see the guidance here.
25th March 2020