carersnet - Policy and Legislation - Consultation Opportunities

This section provides details of opportunities for you to contribute to the development of government policy and legislation, by submitting your views.

The following policy and legislation is currently out for consultation. To comment, simply follow the links below.

Self-directed Support: A draft Bill for consultation

The Government is consulting on a draft bill on self-directed support.

This follows an earlier consultation on the outline proposals for the Bill, completed in June 2010

Consultation Ends: 17/03/11

More information is available on the Scottish Parliament's Website

Disability Living Allowance Reform

This consultation seeks your views on the Government's proposals to replace Disability Living Allowance with a new benefit - Personal Independence Payment. This payment will continue to be a non-means tested, extra costs benefit.

Consultation Ends: 14/02/11

More information is available on the Department of Work and Pension's Website

Commission on the Future of Public Services

A Commission has been established by the Scottish Government to develop recommendations for the future delivery of public services. This is an invitation to submit evidence to help inform the work of the commission.

Consultation Ends: 31/01/11

More information is available on the Scottish Government Website

Wheelchair and Seating Clinical Standards for NHS in Scotland

NHS Scotland are consulting on a set of draft standards for wheelchair and seating services. The standards will apply to all Health Boards in Scotland with responsibility for delivering wheelchair and seating services. They are intended to support equity of service provision across the NHS in Scotland and the delivery of quality services for users and carers.

Consultation Ends: 12/02/11

More information is available on the Scottish Parliament Website


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