What are the barriers and enablers to the successful implementation of preventative and early intervention approaches in adult social care? How do these barriers vary for workforce, commissioners, and individuals receiving 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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