Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 22 January 2026 [Draft]
22 Jan 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Housing Support Services (Integration)
I have a constituent who has asked for a social care assessment, but the health and social care partnership has advised that an assessment cannot be progressed while he is living at home with his parents. However, he is unable to secure suitable housing for himself. When I raised the case with the HSCP, I was told that housing is a private matter. Does the cabinet secretary agree that that illustrates why joined-up working between housing services and HSCPs is essential? What steps could my constituent take to ensure that his housing needs are married with his social care needs, so that they can be met in a joined-up and person-centred way?
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