Why John Swinney wants the NHS to take the lead on Scotland's social care system

Swinney signals social care shake-up as controversial boards could face axe in plans

John Swinney has opened the door for Scotland’s social care services to come under the management of the NHS.

Why John Swinney wants the NHS to take the lead on Scotland's social care system

The First Minister has set out plans to overhaul public services in Scotland, starting with the NHS.  But, as Herald writer Brian Taylor explains, he also wants big changes in the provision of social care to our elderly and needy citizens.

Who's Getting Merged? The Big Shake-Up of Scotland's Public Sector

John Swinney has made it clear that Scotland's public sector cannot continue operating in quite the same way it has for decades.   There are too many organisations, too many overlapping responsibilities and, in some cases, too many layers of management.