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Read the latest news on our work and wider social care policy in Scotland.
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15 October 2020My Support, My Choice
My Support, My Choice (MSMC) includes vital evidence, analysis and recommendations for improvement to SDS in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on people’s experiences. My Support, My Choice:…
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15 October 2020Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020: Information Session
Learn about the new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020: The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act came into law on 14 July 2020 and will change some aspects of the criminal records scheme….
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12 October 2020Findings from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published research demonstrating that “a considerable proportion of people who use social care support at home have experienced either a reduction or complete withdrawal…
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8 October 2020Face mask exemption card announced
Earlier this week, the Scottish Government announced a face mask exemption card for people with health conditions which make it difficult for them to wear a mask. You can read…
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24 September 2020Derek Feeley responds to social care review questions
Last week, some of our members submitted questions to Derek Feeley, chair of the independent review of adult social care, as part of the ALLIANCE’s annual conference. They asked how…
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22 September 2020BIHR Reports on COVID-19 and Human Rights of people needing social care support
BIHR Reports on the Impact of of the Government’s response to the Covid-19 for the human rights of people with care and support needs. The British Institute of Human Rights…
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18 September 2020Introducing our Communications and Policy Manager
Earlier this month (September 2020), our team grew as we welcomed Michael Pillans in the role of Communications and Policy Manager. Coming from a background in private, public and third sector marketing…
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18 September 2020Welcome to our new SDSS Chief Executive
We are pleased to welcome Donald Macleod, our new SDSS Chief Executive, who joined us at the end of August (2020). Donald brings over 27 years of experience in social care, in a range of senior management and…
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15 September 2020Get involved in research on Human Rights and SDS in Scotland
‘Researching the implementation of human rights through social care legislation and practice in Scotland’. A team of researchers from the University of Strathclyde are working with In Control Scotland to…
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10 September 2020Independent review for Scotland’s social care service
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, presented the Scottish Government’s Programme for Scotland 2020-2021 on Tuesday 1 September 2020. The Programme for Government, published every September, sets out the actions the Scottish…
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8 September 2020Health and Sport Committee Looking at Impact of COVID-19 on Social Care
How has Covid-19 impacted on care and support at home in Scotland? The Health and Sport Committee is looking into social care for adults over 18 years. The Committee is looking…
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11 August 2020CILPK Recruiting for Managers Post in Perth and Kinross
CILPK recruiting for Managers Post to cover Maternity Leave: CILPK is an independent, user led, disability organisation and are looking for a motivated individual to join their organisation to cover…