Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill - Lived Experience Advisory Panel: recruitment information - easy read
We are looking to recruit neurodivergent people to take part in a panel that will help us design an inclusive consultation for a new proposed bill.
Payment arrangements
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The members will be paid an allowance so that they are able to take part in the panel.
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This is being done to make sure that people from many different backgrounds take part.
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The panel members' involvement will be as volunteers.
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The members will not be working for the Scottish Government or any other organisation while they are part of the panel.
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The way people will be paid their allowance will be agreed with each panel member separately.
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People can be paid in either vouchers or cash depending on what works best for each person.
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People on the panel can also choose not to be paid if they want.
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People who are taking part will be given a written paper which says what they have agreed to.
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This paper will tell people what they are being paid and how they are being paid.
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This paper will also tell people where they can get advice if they are worried about their benefits or the taxes they pay changing because they are taking part.
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Taking part may cause problems with the benefits people are getting. If it does cause any problems then a letter will be sent to their welfare agency.
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This letter will let welfare agencies know that taking part in the panel is not a job. It will also say that the money people are getting is not a wage.
Contact
Email: LDAN.Bill@gov.scot
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