How can the further integration of health, community, and social care systems support tangible shifts toward prevention and early intervention in adult social care?

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We want to increase our understanding of adults’ need for social care support in Scotland as well as adults’ social care needs that are not currently met (unmet needs). This is a complex research area that has relevance across all areas of adult social care policy development. Robust definitions and measurement are critical to enable insights into variations and influencing factors.

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