Child Rights And Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) Screening Form For Reopening Of The Independent Living Fund (ILF)

CRWIA Stage 1 – Screening

(Please note, the CRWIA should be started as soon as possible in the development process for the relevant proposal)

1. Brief Summary (Guidance Section 2.1)

Name the relevant proposal, and describe its overall aims.

Within the Programme for Government 2023-2024, the First Minister committed an investment of £9 million to reopen the Independent Living Fund to enable up to 1,000 disabled people in Scotland with high support needs, and who face the greatest barriers to independent living, to access the support they need to lead independent lives.

This funding will enable these individuals to achieve independent living outcomes, by being better supported in their homes and within their local communities.

Research has shown that ILF funding contributes to fewer admissions into residential care, reductions in crisis interventions and delivers enhanced capacity within Health and Social Care.

Start date of relevant proposal: Circa 01/04/2024

Start date of CRWIA process: 19/12/2023

2. Which aspects of the relevant proposal currently affects or will affect children and young people up to the age of 18? (Guidance Section 2.1)

The ILF will be available to support eligible people from the age of 16 upwards, and will therefore include young people between the ages of 16 and 18.

3. Which groups of children and young people are currently or will be affected by the relevant proposal? (Guidance Section 2.1)

The ILF will be available to eligible young disabled people between the ages of 16 and 18.

Declaration

4. Is a Stage 2 Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment required? (Tick relevant requirement) (Guidance Section 2.1)

CRWIA required - X - No explanation required, please complete questions 5 and 6

CRWIA not required - Please explain why below and contact the children’s rights unit to discuss this decision crwia@gov.scot

Explanation why CRWIA is not required:

5. Sign & Date

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Steven Hanlon 28/03/2024

CRWIA author, if different from policy lead, Signature & Date of Sign Off: Lauren Glen 28/03/2024

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Iain MacAllister 10/05/2024

Date SGLD contacted: 06/02/2024

Once signed off, please send to CRWIA@gov.scot and publish on gov.scot or relevant Executive Agency website.

6. Preparation Phase if undertaking a CRWIA (Guidance Section 2.1)

If CRWIA is required, please engage in the preparation phase as early as possible. This phase consists of a research and consultation plan.

Evidence: Please list any research you are currently aware of that is relevant to this relevant proposal?

Stakeholder engagement: Please describe your initial plans for stakeholder engagement, including which organisations you would like to engage directly with.

Involvement of children and young people: Please describe your initial plans for involving children and young people in the development of this relevant proposal, including any specific groups of children you would like to engage directly with.