In this section we provide links to national bodies with a responsibility for policy and regulation and to those who represent carers issues. We will also publish links to research materials relating to the provision of short break and respite services.
Strategy for Carers in Scotland (1999)
SWSG Circular 10/96: Guidance on Respite Care (1996)
SWSG All Circulars related to Community Care
Community Care & Health Scotland Act (2002) - Carers Right to an Assessment
Care 21: Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland - Headline Report and Recommendations (2005)
Scottish Executive Response to Care 21 Report (2006)
Building a Health Service Fit for the Future (2005)
Delivering for Health (2005)
Free Personal and Nursing Care Guidance (2003)
National Care Standards: Short Breaks and Respite Care Services for Adults (2005)
Changing Lives: the report and website of the 21st Century Social Work Review (2006)
Click here to see the current and forthcoming Scottish Executive consultations (all topics)
www.accounts-commission.gov.uk
Audit Scotland provides assistance to the Auditor General and the Accounts Commission to make sure organisations that spend public money in Scotland use it properly, efficiently and effectively.
Audit Scotland produces reports showing how different sectors perform during each financial year for example:
Audit Scotland publishes annual figures for each local authority on the number of hours and overnight episodes of short breaks and respite provided. Click here to go directly to this information.
Carers Scotland is the Scottish national office of Carers UK. It is a Scottish carer-led organisation working for all carers. Carers Scotland campaigns for a better understanding of the issues affecting carers and services needed for carers under three themes:
Carers Scotland's work involves:
Coalition of Carers Scotland
The Coalition is a network or alliance of over 50 autonomous local carer-led groups, centres and projects. Members of the Coalition meet quarterly and elect an Executive Committee. The aims of the Coalition are:
to provide networking, information and mutual support for carer-led organisations in Scotland
to bring carers and workers together to explore issues, analyse developments and identify key issues affecting carers in Scotland
to develop a collective response to key issues enabling members of the Coalition to bring their concerns to the attention of interested parties at local, regional and national level
Community Care Providers Scotland
CCPS is the association of voluntary sector organisations providing care and support services in Scottish communities. Its membership comprises the majority of the leading national non-profit and charitable service providers in Scotland.
The CCPS website provides information and links to national policy development related to community care services.
As an Executive Agency, SWIA operates independently and impartially. At the same time, SWIA is directly accountable to Scottish Ministers. Focusing on inspection and at arm's length from policy responsibilities, SWIA inspects all social work services in Scotland, and reports publicly and to Parliament on the quality of these services, locally and nationally.
Care Commission
The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care (the Care Commission) was established in April 2002 as the new, independent regulator set up under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 to regulate care services in Scotland. What we do -
Mencap Breaking Point Campaign
www.mencap.org.uk/html/campaigns/breakingpoint/
Mencap is a UK's learning disability charity which works with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Breaking Point is the Mencap campaign for improved short break provision for families and carers. For further information on this campaign and to download copies of their research report, please click the link above.
Social Work Scotland
This website has been set up by the Scottish Executive to keep people up to date with progress and developments with Changing Lives, the 21st Century Social Work Review. The site has links to discussion forums, research papers and upcoming events.
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