Promise of 'robust' guidance for home-based care for elderly

Minister for public health and sport Shona Robison has promised guidance which will be "very robust indeed" to clarify the way local councils should commission home-based care for the elderly. The pledge follows a BBC documentary which highlighted failings by companies providing care at home, including one in Scotland. The programme also questioned the "e-auction" process used by some councils to invite low bids from those wishing to take on services.