180.This section ensures that, when providing a care service, or when considering the commissioning of, or contracting for, the provision of such a service, local authorities and health boards must take into account relevant information about the quality of care services, or the organisation or co-ordination of such services as assessed by SCSWIS. (Information might include, for example, the grading of a service, inspection reports, and any other relevant information, such as condition notices, produced by the regulator). In doing this the authorities must follow any guidance issued by Scottish Ministers.
The Act Part 5 – Social Care and Social Work: Scrutiny and Improvement Chapter 5 – Miscellaneous Section 100 – Local authorities and health bodies: awareness of SCSWIS reports etc.