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.
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.