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Stage 1 Report on the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill
A Bill proposed by the Scottish Government to seek, as far as is possible, to limit the likely widespread impact of UK Welfare Reform Act on the poor and vulnerable in Scotland was recommended for approval in principle today. In a new report, the Welfare Reform Committee recommended to the Scottish Parliament that the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill should progress through to the next stage.
Scottish Government consultation on the integration of adult health and social care now open
The Scottish Government's consultation on its proposals for the integration of adult health and social care is now open for consultation.
Call for greater role for the third sector in the integration of health and social care
A report published by the Health and Sport Committee on 4 May has called for a greater role for the third sector in the integration of health and social care.
Consultation on the draft Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on the draft Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities. This consultation closes on 30 June 2012.
New Welfare Reform Committee seeks your views
The newly-formed Welfare Reform Committee is keen to hear from people across Scotland on the issue of welfare reform. It wants to hear from people who are willing to give them their views on, or personal experiences of, the new welfare system.
