Scottish social care scheme to provide 45,000 extra hours of support each month
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Scottish social care scheme to provide 45,000 extra hours of support each month

7 Aug 2026 · Originally published 7 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Displaced workers scheme to create 45,000 extra hours of social care each month
A government-funded programme is helping care providers hire international workers who have lost their previous sponsored employment. By covering the additional costs of recruitment, the scheme aims to add 45,000 hours of care capacity monthly to help meet the needs of Scotland's ageing population.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Scotland
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