ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Scotland's care crisis and the seven regions worst hit

Will Donnelly reveals the seven Scottish regions hardest hit by Scotland’s care crisis and outlines what action is needed from Government.

There's no doubt that Scotland is facing a social care crisis - with one in six people across the country taking on unpaid caregiving responsibilities for a loved one.

Over the last three months online searches for ‘caring for an elderly parent' have surged by 200% - and the demand for elderly care across the country is expected to rise over the next few years.

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