Sustainable social care in Scotland - research presented

Speaking at the Contracting for Sustainability event in Edinburgh, Dr Alina Baluch presented evidence on the increasing phenomenon of third sector provider withdrawal from the social care market. Findings from the research (with Ian Cunningham, Phil James, Eva Jendro and Douglas Young) provided a point of departure for discussions on the ways in which partners can develop and promote sustainable contracts for social care in Scotland.

The event brought together senior leaders from across social care in Scotland. These included Health and Social Care Partnerships, commissioning and procurement roles within local authorities, voluntary sector care and support providers, national third sector partners and Scottish Government.

See the report: Handing back contracts (pdf).