Department of Health response to the public's comments on social care and disability policy line
The Department of Health has released its response to the public’s comments on social care and disability which followed the publication of The Coalition: Our Programme for Government after the election.
The online version of the document invited members of the public to comment on the contents of the programme and over 9,500 people responded, identifying three main issues: improving the care of older people and people with disabilities, improving palliative care services and investing in mental health services. More …