Investing in Social Care: Three Key Asks for the Scottish Budget
Scotland’s future depends on strong, person-led social care. As the Scottish Budget approaches, we are urging for investment that delivers dignity, choice and control for individuals, while strengthening communities and local economies.
Social care is not a cost, it is critical infrastructure. Every pound invested in care generates more than double in socio-economic value, creating jobs, improving health equity and supporting the many women-led small enterprises that define our sector. With over 13,000 vacancies, investment also means thousands of new opportunities for people to make a real difference every day.
Our Three Key Asks for the Scottish Budget are clear, practical and evidence-led:
1. Increase Core Funding for Social Care Support
2. Invest in Our Social Care Professionals
3. Invest in Ethical Technology, Digital and Data
Why this matters for Scotland
Investing in social care is investing in Scotland’s future:
- Stronger communities and social justice
- Local economic growth and job creation
- Better health outcomes and reduced inequalities
- A sustainable, person-led care system that leaves no one behind
Read our Scottish Budget Asks here
Last Updated on 17th December 2025 by Shanice
