Susan Douglas-Scott CBE will take on the role.
A former charity CEO has been appointed as interim chair of the Scottish Government’s National Care Service Advisory Board.
Susan Douglas-Scott CBE will lead the body which ministers say is yet to take its final form.
Douglas-Scott is a current charity trustee but previously served as CEO of PHACE Scotland, Epilepsy Scotland and the Health and Social Care Alliance.
Her experience in the sector also stretches to her former role as chair of Independent Living Funding Scotland.
She said: “I have spent my career offering, leading and governing best practice in social care, and as a disabled person, I understand the importance of services that get to the heart of citizenship.
“Collaboration and holding on to Scotland’s values of integrity and inclusion will mean that this board will add value to the emergence of what we all hope for: a National Care Service that offers the very best support possible for the people of Scotland.
“I look forward to leading this board through its early development and to working with everyone involved.”
Social Care Minister Maree Todd added: “I am pleased that Susan will take up the role as interim chair of the National Care Service Advisory Board. With years of experience advocating for people with disabilities and people who use health and social care services I know she will bring knowledge and passion to the role.
“The Board will play a key role in our work to improve social care, social work and community health services by making sure they are consistent, fair and high quality.”
