£1.6m FUNDING FOR WEST LOTHIAN SOCIAL CARE COVID COSTS

£1.6m FUNDING FOR WEST LOTHIAN SOCIAL CARE COVID COSTS

Angela Constance MSP  has welcomed an initial £1.6m funding to help the social care sector in West Lothian deal with the financial implications of coronavirus. The funding was confirmed by the Scottish Government as part of a £50 million package for the sector across the country.

The funding will help address immediate challenges faced in the social care sector and support ongoing provision of social care.   Health and Social Care Partnerships across Scotland have all put in place mobilisation plans to ensure the health and social care system is as well placed as possible to address the Covid-19 pandemic.   Ms Constance said -    “The social care sector is at the frontline of the current pandemic and will inevitably face additional costs. “This funding demonstrates the Scottish Government’s commitment to social care – and will ensure that any increasing need for social care as a result of the pandemic is met. “I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone in West Lothian when I share my gratitude towards those working in social care, and all of our frontline key workers, who are doing vital work in the most difficult of circumstances.”   ENDS   Background Health & Social Care Partnership Share of funding (£m) Aberdeen City HSCP 1.856 Aberdeenshire HSCP 2.266 Angus HSCP 1.080 Argyll and Bute HSCP 0.903 Clackmannanshire and Stirling HSCP 1.312 Dumfries and Galloway HSCP 1.484 Dundee City HSCP 1.429 East Ayrshire HSCP 1.176 East Dunbartonshire HSCP 0.977 East Lothian HSCP 0.947 East Renfrewshire HSCP 0.886 Edinburgh HSCP 4.056 Falkirk HSCP 1.444 Fife HSCP 3.413 Glasgow City HSCP 5.815 Highland HSCP 2.338 Inverclyde HSCP 0.785 Midlothian HSCP 0.820 Moray HSCP 0.860 North Ayrshire HSCP 1.339 North Lanarkshire HSCP 3.191 Orkney Islands HSCP 0.277 Perth and Kinross HSCP 1.373 Latest News Back to All Press Releases It’s easy to get in touch www.angelaconstance.scot 01506 460403 angela.constance.msp@parliament.scot Unit 4, Ochil House, Beveridge Square, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6QF Sign up for my newsletter * indicates required Email * First Name Last Name