Counting the Cost of Choice and Control: Evidence for the costs of self-directed support in Scotland
A study within three local authorities of the macro-level financial and economic evidence on the actual and potential costs, benefits and impacts of an increase in self-directed support in Scotland.
Stage 1 Report on the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill
A Bill proposed by the Scottish Government to seek, as far as is possible, to limit the likely widespread impact of UK Welfare Reform Act on the poor and vulnerable in Scotland was recommended for approval in principle today. In a new report, the Welfare Reform Committee recommended to the Scottish Parliament that the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill should progress through to the next stage.
New Personalisation and Human Rights discussion paper
The Centre for Welfare Reform has produced a new discussion paper entitled 'Personalisation and Human Rights'.
National Epilepsy Week 20 - 26 May
This year's National Epilepsy Week will take place between 20 - 26 May, with a theme of achievement.
People with Arthritis Connect Online
Connect Scotland is an interactive peer support resource developed by Arthritis Care Scotland designed to connect as many people living with arthritis across Scotland as possible. A lot of people living with arthritis in Scotland feel isolated geographically, and the nature of their condition sometimes means that they cannot always enjoy direct social interaction. Connect Scotland works by enabling people to access and contribute to forums, blogs and news, forming a network where people can share their experiences and talk to each other.
