Marie Curie response to social care delays in Scotland

Richard Meade Marie Curie Head of Policy & Public Affairs Scotland said: 

“Marie Curie patients have experienced delays in getting social care packages, which can impact on their care and place of care. This is not acceptable, particularly for those living with a terminal illness when time may be short. Social care support is vital in enabling people to be cared for and die at home if that is their choice. The integration of health and social care in Scotland must address this and ensure that people living with a terminal illness and their carers get the care and support they need from the time they need.”