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National Care Service denounced as 'power grab'

The National Care Service Bill unveiled by the Scottish Government has been denounced as a ‘power grab’.

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By Martin Ford | 23 June 2022

The National Care Service Bill unveiled by the Scottish Government has been denounced as a ‘power grab'.

Proposed legislation outlined in the newly-published Bill will transfer responsibility for social care from local authorities to Scottish ministers.

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