Self-Directed Support Scotland (SDSS)
SDSS News: Consultations
Consultation on Proposed new legislation around SDS
The Scottish Government consultation will seek views on updating and extending legislation on direct payments for community care services. Deadline for responses is Wednesday the 23rd of June 2010.
Self Directed Support Strategy - Consultation
The Scottish Government's self-directed support strategy is now out for public consultation. Comments must be submitted by Friday the 7th of May.
ODI Consultation on The Right to Control
On the 11th of June, ODI launched its consultation on the Right to Control. Right to Control embodies the principles of independence and freedom of choice set out in the UN Convention. According to ODI research, disabled people do not have the sort of choice and control over their lives that non-disabled people take for granted.
Under this new policy, disabled people will be able to choose who delivers their services and how they receive them. They can have as much or as little control as they wish and they could choose to spend the money on a wide range of support to help them to live their lives with greater independence and freedom.
Disabled people should get involved with the consultation process so they can influence how Right to Control works. ODI particularly wants to support disabled people’s organisations to run their own consultation events. ODI would also like to encourage responses from public bodies, commissioners, service providers.
Find out more about the consultation here.
Equipment and Adapations - Consultation on Draft Guidance
Draft guidance for consultation on the provision of equipment and adaptations by health and local authorities. www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/12/03120911/0
Equality 2025
Equality 2025 is a body set up to advise the Government on issues affecting the everyday lives of disabled people across the United Kingdom. They want to know what issues you think the Government should be aware of. For more information go to www.officefordisability.gov.uk/equality2025/
Scottish Government Consultations:
Wheelchair and Seating Services Action Plan
Consultation period 01/08/2008 to 31/10/2008. For more information phone 0131 244 4049, or go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/04102245/0
Consultation on the right to request time to train for employees in Scotland
Consultation period 28/09/2008 to 31/10/2008. For more information phone 0141 242 0215, or go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/10/03143202/0
Patients' Rights: A Public Consultation on a Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland
Consultation period 22/09/2008 to 16/01/2009. For more information phone 0131 244 2399, or go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/22091148/0
Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 - Ordinary Residence - Draft Revised Guidance
Consultation period 17/10/2008 to 19/01/2009. For more information phone 0131244 3506, or go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/10/22130010/0
