Scotland's councils have warned that Government plans to integrate health and social care services could be a costly failure, and undermine democratic accountability.
Meanwhile, the body representing Scottish public spending experts has claimed there is no need to change the law.
Responses from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (Cosla) and the Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW) to a Government consultation for the proposals accept the principles in the Adult Health and Social Care Integration Bill.
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