Colin Fox said: “The current model of residential care is not fit for purpose. The people of Scotland agree that this system must be comprehensively overhauled.”Care homes have been at the epicentre of the coronavirus crisis, with thousands of deaths being recorded.The tragedy triggered a debate on the future of a service that is largely privately operated.Unlike the NHS, which is free, in many cases residents have to stump up thousands of pounds for residential care.The Daily Record, as well as figures in the SNP and Scottish Labour, have led calls for a national care service that is not based on profit.The SSP, early champions of fundamental change in the sector, commissioned Panelbase to carry out a poll.Over 1,000 people were asked if.
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