Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Compliance Report

The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 came in to effect on 1st April 2024. The Act provides a statutory basis for health and care organisations, including Aberdeenshire Council and the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership (AHSCP), for the provision of appropriate staffing in health and care services. This will provide safe and high quality care together with improved outcomes for service users, building upon existing policies and procedures. The Act also brings with it a requirement to report annually to Scottish Government, answering two key questions on an agreed reporting template for local authorities and integration authorities.

This report is the 2024 to 2025 submission to Scottish Government for Aberdeenshire, incorporating both Aberdeenshire Council and AHSCP services. It was considered by the Integrated Joint Board on 28th May 2025 and its final approval delegated to the AHSCP Chief Officer.