Independent living
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Realistic Medicine - Taking Care: Chief Medical Officer for Scotland annual report 2023 to 2024
This is the Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith's fourth annual report, and the eighth report on Realistic Medicine. The overarching aim of Realistic Medicine is to deliver better value care for patients, and for our health and care system.
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National Care Service (NCS): How to take part in the NCS National Forum 2024 - easy read
This easy read is an overview of the National Care Service (NCS) National Forum 2024. It has information about the event and how to attend for free. The event is open to everyone.
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Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act: consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. The changes put the adult front and centre of the legislation, reflecting UNCRPD, deprivation of liberty case law and the recommendations of the Scottish Mental Health Law Review
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'Moving on' from care into adulthood: consultation
This consultation invites views on the support available to young people as they leave care and enter adulthood.
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Making sure that young people have the right support when they leave care: consultation - easy read
This easy read version of the consultation asks for views on the support available to young people as they leave care and become adults.
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National Care Service Expert Legislative Advisory Group: outputs summary
Summarises the outputs from the National Care Service Expert Legislative Advisory Group (ELAG) meetings. ELAG meetings focused on the legislation around the NCS. We held these meetings in 2024.
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National Care Service: factsheet: Easy Read version
This easy read factsheet gives information about the Scottish Government's National Care Service (NCS). It explains the need for an NCS, the benefits of an NCS, and the plan for creating an NCS. It also has facts about Scotland's current social care landscape.
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National Care Service: Factsheet
This factsheet gives information about the Scottish Government's National Care Service (NCS). It explains the need for an NCS, the benefits of an NCS, and the plan for creating an NCS. It also has facts about Scotland's current social care landscape.
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Social care - self-directed support: framework of standards - May 2024
This framework consists of a set of standards for local authorities to provide them with an overarching structure, aligned to legislation and statutory guidance, for further implementation of the self-directed support approach to social care. This update includes standard descriptor and practice statement and core components and practice guidance.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: follow-up questions and answers
On 30 October 2023, we hosted our annual National Care Service (NCS) National Forum in Glasgow. Here we have collected and answered some of the questions people asked on the day.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: follow-up questions and answers - easy read
On 30 October 2023, we hosted our annual National Care Service (NCS) National Forum in Glasgow. In this easy read we have collected and answered some of the questions people asked on the day.
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The Draft Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2024 - draft
Draft regulations setting out the rules and eligibility criteria for Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance which were sent to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on 11 March 2024.
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Dementia strategy: initial 2-year delivery plan - 2024 to 2026
This delivery plan sets out how Scottish Government and COSLA will work with the voices of lived experience and delivery partners to begin to realise the vision for change set out in our new dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story
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Housing Review Group: strategic review of output
The Housing Review Group was established in June 2023 to explore how to maximise opportunities to increase affordable housing supply or to re-balance provision through the use of existing housing supply. This report acts as a summary of its findings.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: report - easy read
This easy read report contains findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.
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National Care Service Forum 2023: report
Findings and next steps from the National Care Service Forum 2023. The forum was held on 30 October 2023 at Glasgow Science Centre.
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Recovery housing in Scotland: international literature review
Review of the international evidence on recovery housing relevant to a Scottish context. This report forms part of a wider research project to better understand the provision of recovery housing in Scotland.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 1 – local services: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part 1 – local services theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 2 – community health care: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy read report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part 2 - community health care theme.
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National Care Service - making sure your voice is heard: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.
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National Care Service - information sharing to improve care support: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This easy-read report contains feedback on the Information sharing to improve care support theme.
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National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - easy read findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service. The events covered five co-design themes. This easy-read report relates to feedback gathered from the Valuing the Workforce co-design theme events.
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National Care Service - realising rights and responsibilities: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Realising Rights and Responsibilities theme.
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National Care Service - making sure my voice is heard: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Making sure your voice is heard theme.
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National Care Service - valuing the workforce: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Valuing the Workforce theme.
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National Care Service - information sharing to improve care support: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the information sharing to improve care support theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 1 – local services: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part one – local services theme.
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National Care Service - keeping care support local part 2 – community health care: regional forums - findings summary
In summer 2023, we held events across Scotland as part of our work to co-design the National Care Service (NCS). The events covered different themes. This report contains feedback on the Keeping care support local part two - community health care theme.
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Adult Disability Payment: Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers
Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers in respect of Adult Disability Payment
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Fire alarm standard - alarms for deaf and deafblind people: guidance
Guidance for the new fire alarms standard for deaf and deafblind people, as well as Health and Social Care Partnerships and providers.
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Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation summary
A summary version of the consultation paper relating to the review of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide, and the introduction of a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through changes to building standards and guidance.
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Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation
This consultation aims to improve housing accessibility through the review of Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and by introducing a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through updates to building standards and guidance.
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New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story
The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change. This strategy was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and our wider partners. It is the culmination of eight months of engagement with people across Scotland, focussed on how we improve delivery
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Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024
Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.
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Dementia strategy - national conversation: what people told us
High-level summary of the collective written and oral evidence we received on our national conversation to information a new dementia strategy. It outlines the range of responses received, as well as the evidence-based rigour we brought to this analysis through using thematic analysis techniques.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review
A literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing Scottish, UK and International evidence on the experiences faced by disabled young people during their transition to adulthood. The review also explores best practice in supporting disabled young people during this time.
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Health and social care: data strategy
Scotland’s first data strategy for health and social care, setting out how we will work together in transforming the way that people access their own data to improve health and wellbeing; and how care is delivered through improvements to our systems.
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Health and social care: data strategy - executive summary
Executive summary of the data strategy for health and social care.
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Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision - executive summary
Guidance outlining the responsibilities of NHS Scotland, Local Authorities, Integration Authorities, and their Housing and Education partners for the provision of equipment and adaptations, with the aim of supporting partnerships, across Scotland, to deliver a more equitable and accessible service.
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Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision
Guidance outlining the responsibilities of NHS Scotland, Local Authorities, Integration Authorities, and their Housing and Education partners for the provision of equipment and adaptations, with the aim of supporting partnerships, across Scotland, to deliver a more equitable and accessible service.
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Accessible vehicles and equipment: scheme rules
We are looking for additional suppliers to join the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment (AVE) Scheme. This publication sets out the scheme rules and criteria suppliers must meet in order to be successfully accredited as part of the Scheme.
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Health and social care - data strategy: consultation analysis
An independent analysis of the responses to our public consultation to inform the development of Scotland’s first data strategy for health and social care, due for publication in early 2023.
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Strokes: progressive stroke pathway
The progressive stroke pathway, produced by the National Advisory Committee for Stroke (NACS), sets out a vision of what progressive stroke care in Scotland should comprise.
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Adapting common areas of property: guide
Guide to accompany the Relevant Adjustments to Common Parts (Disabled Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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Adapting common areas of property: easy read version
Easy read guide to accompany the Relevant Adjustments to Common Parts (Disabled Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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Social care support reform: partnership programme framework
Framework for the partnership programme to support local reform of adult social care sets out the priorities, workstreams and vision.
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Social care support reform: vision
Our shared vision for adult social care support, including support for carers.
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Social care support reform: summary of discussion paper responses
Analysis of responses to the joint discussion paper from Scottish Government and COSLA on building a national programme to support adult social care reform.
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Self-directed support strategy 2010-2020: implementation plan 2019-2021
Actions required to drive forward the changes necessary to fully implement self-directed support.
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A Fairer Scotland for Older People: framework for action
This framework has been developed to challenge the inequalities older people face as they age and to celebrate older people in Scotland.
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Improving wheelchair access in housing
First step to tackling shortage of wheelchair accessible homes.
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Neurological conditions national action plan 2019-2024: draft for consultation
Consultation on draft of our first national action plan on improving the care, treatment and support available to people living with neurological conditions and their carers.
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Age, Home and Community: next phase
This is a refresh of the 2011 publication of the Age, Home and Community strategy.
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Transforming specialist dementia hospital care: independent report
Commissioned by the Scottish Government to investigate specialist dementia hospital care, with recommendations for service modernisation.
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Life for people in Scotland in 2016
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Jobcentre Plus closures
Future of Scottish sites to be discussed.
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Funding for housing projects
Grants of £1.65m to help homeless and vulnerable people.
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Transforming the lives of disabled people
Disability Delivery Plan is published.
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Review of student support
Jayne-Anne Gadhia to chair review group.
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Hospital discharge: planning flowchart for clinical assessment
Clinical assessment: can the patient's needs be met in any other setting than a hospital?
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Hospital discharge: road to discharge infographic
Infographic showing the process for discharging a patient from hospital.
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Equipment and adaptations - information for service users: guide for local authorities
Guide to providing accessible information on equipment and adaptations by the NHS and local authorities.
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Community equipment: good practice guide
Good practice guide and self evaluation toolkit for community equipment services in health and social care partnerships.
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Care home equipment protocol
Protocol for the provision of equipment to care homes by the NHS and local authorities.
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Funding Adaptations to the home: A guide for private tenants
private tenants guide to funding major adaptations
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Funding Adaptations to the home: A guide for local authority tenants
local authority guide to funding major adaptations
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Funding Adaptations to the home: A guide for housing Association Tenants
guide to funding major adaptations for housing association tenants
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Funding Adaptations to the home: A guide for homeowners
homeowners guide to funding major adaptations
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Adaptations funding guide: advice for professionals to funding streams
Guide for professionals through the funding streams for housing adaptations.
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