PE2074: Increase local government funding to help protect the vulnerable elderly population and prevent the closure of care homes
Petition Summary
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to increase the funding it provides to local councils, enabling them to deliver the best possible health and social care, and help to protect the vulnerable, frail and elderly population from the closure of residential and nursing care homes.
Petitioner: Iona Stoddart
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 18 December 2023
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Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee Consideration
SPICe Briefing (253KB, pdf) posted 28 February 2024
Written Submissions
PE2074/A: Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning submission of 13 February 2024 (94KB, pdf) posted 20 February 2024