Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: Consultation Analysis

The independent analysis by Wellside Research of responses to the consultation on a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill, commissioned by Scottish Government.


Appendix B Individual versus Organisation Level Results

Part 3, Section 2: Mental Health and Capacity Law

Agree with the Approach by Respondent Group
Answer All Respondents % All Individuals % All Organisations % Public Bodies Only %
  Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Yes 289 80% 227 79% 62 84% 26 90%
No 72 20% 60 21% 12 16% 3 10%
Total (Responded to Question) 361 (41%) 287 (47%) 74* (28%) 29* (36%)
Total (Responded to Consultation) 877 - 609 - 268 - 81 -

* Please note the small sample sizes of these groups.

Part 3, Section 5: Complex Care - Coming Home

Agree with a Statutory Duty to Hold a Dynamic Support Register by Respondent Group
Answer All Respondents % All Individuals % All Organisations % Public Bodies Only %
  Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Yes 224 93% 157 94% 67 89% 26 87%
No 18 7% 10 6% 8 11% 4 13%
Total (Responded to Question) 242 (28%) 167 (27%) 75* (28%) 30* (37%)
Total (Responded to Consultation) 877 - 609 - 268 - 81 -

* Please note the small sample sizes of these groups.

Part 3, Section 5: Complex Care - Coming Home

Options for the National Support Panel (Proposal 2) - Preferences by Respondent Group
Options All Respondents % All Individuals % All Organisations % Public Bodies Only %
  Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Option A: Legislative Panel Conducting Individual Reviews within Defined Parameters 68 32% 47 30% 21 35% 9 35%
Option B: Legislative Panel Conducting Peer Reviews of Local Processes 128 59% 100 65% 28 47% 9 35%
Option C: Non-legislative Panel Conducting Peer Reviews of Local Processes 19 9% 8 5% 11 18% 8 31%
Total (Responded to Question) 215 (25%) 155 (25%) 60* (22%) 26* (32%)
Total (Responded to Consultation) 877 - 609 - 268 - 81 -

* Please note the small sample sizes of these groups.

Part 3, Section 11: Restraint and Seclusion

Agree with the Approach by Respondent Group
Answer All Respondents % All Individuals % All Organisations % Public Bodies Only %
  Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Yes 202 64% 148 61% 54 71% 29 88%
No 116 36% 94 39% 22 29% 4 12%
Total (Responded to Question) 318 (36%) 242 (40%) 76* (28%) 33* (41%)
Total (Responded to Consultation) 877 - 609 - 268 - 81 -

* Please note the small sample sizes of these groups.

Part 4: Accountability - Preferences by Respondent Group
Options All Respondents % All Individuals % All Organisations % Public Bodies Only %
  Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage
Option 1: New Commission(er) 291 65% 220 68% 71 56% 16 38%
Option 2: Existing Body 159 35% 92 28% 67 53% 23 55%
Option 3: Champions within Public Bodies 202 45% 146 45% 56 44% 19 45%
Option 4: Better Resourcing for DPOs 220 49% 155 48% 65 52% 23 55%
Option 5: Standards, Guidance and Practical Tools 203 45% 135 42% 68 54% 31 74%
Total (Responded to Question) 451 (51%) 325 (53%) 126 (47%) 42* (52%)
Total (Responded to Consultation) 877 - 609 - 268 - 81 -

* Please note the small sample size of this group.

Note: Multiple responses were permitted at this question

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