Questions from the Scottish Government Social Care:
Developing the evidence base on the socio-economic value of social care
How does the social care market currently operate in Scotland in terms of the services which are commissioned and procured? What are the gaps and pressures in the social care market? What are examples of good practice models?
Scottish Government Social Care, 2026
Research about unpaid carers
What are the costs and benefits of support for unpaid carers, particularly short break support? How do the costs of delivering such support compare to the benefits for carers (which could relate to carer wellbeing; improved outcomes for the cared-for person; carers accessing employment; and savings to the health and social care system due to maintaining caring relationships).
Scottish Government Social Care, 2026
Research about unpaid carers
What is the relationship between unpaid carers and those they provide care to; particularly when a carer provides support to multiple people? Including whether support is typically provided within the household (i.e. children, spouse), outwith the household (i.e. parents, neighbours), or both.
Scottish Government Social Care, 2026
Access to care and understanding how social care is distributed across the population, and impact of access to care
What cross-cutting lessons from the experience of delivering integrated health and social care can be applied to strengthen future policy and practice?
Scottish Government Social Care, 2026