Publication - Consultation paper

Care home and 'care at home' service providers - FOISA extension: consultation - easy read version

Published: 5 January 2026
From: Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans, +2 more … Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate, +2 more … Children and Families Directorate, Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Children and families, Communities and third sector, +4 more … Constitution and democracy, Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector
ISBN: 9781806436309

Easy read version of our consultation asking whether Freedom of Information (FOISA) laws should apply to care home and care at home services run by private businesses and charities.

Open
66 days to respond
Respond online

Closes: 30 March 2026

Supporting documents

Care Home and Care at Home Services in Scotland

A care home service gives accommodation and care to meet a person’s needs. This might include nursing or personal care or support.

A care at home service gives personal care or support to a person in their own home. This means help at home with everyday tasks like getting dressed, taking baths, and making meals.

Care at home services help people live independently. They give care that meets a person’s needs, adds to their quality of life and respects their rights.

Many care homes and care at home services are provided by private companies or charity organisations.

Question 1: Do you agree that Freedom of Information law should cover care homes run by private and charity organisations?

Yes

No view

Please explain your answer in the box below:

Question 2: Do you agree that Freedom of Information law should cover care at home services run by private and charity organisations?

Yes

No view

Please explain your answer in the box below:

Contact

Email: foiconsultation@gov.scot

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