Disabled people

A report providing an overview of implementation of the actions set out in the Tackling Prejudice and Building Connected Communities Action Plan.

A letter from Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Social Security and Older People, to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee, informing them that the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022 have been laid in Parliament.

Policy note which accompanies the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022.

A letter from Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Social Security and Older People, to the Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS), informing them that the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations have been laid in Parliament.

The islands communities impact assessment (ICIA) considers the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 in relation to their impacts on people living in the Islands under Section 8 of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018.

The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers potential effects of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 and how it impacts on people with one or more protected characteristics.

Legislation for the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022.

Data protection impact assessment to consider the impacts of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022.

A child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) to consider the impacts of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022.

The business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) considers the impact of the Disability Assistance For Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 on businesses, including the third sector.

Assesses the impact of the Disability Assistance for Working Age People (Scotland) Regulations 2022 on socio-economic inequality. It considers issues such as low income, low wealth and area deprivation.

Joint Scottish Government and COSLA consultation on the proposals for new prevention of homelessness duties. This consultation creates an opportunity for individuals and organisations to have their say on changes to the homelessness system in Scotland.

New Applications to open in March

Guide to accompany the Relevant Adjustments to Common Parts (Disabled Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

Easy read guide to accompany the Relevant Adjustments to Common Parts (Disabled Persons) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

We have been scoping out a project to work with stakeholders to improve the completeness of data on the diversity of election candidates and elected representatives in Scotland. This paper sets out details of a proposed new data collection at the 2022 local council elections.

Consultation on proposals for the review into the effectiveness of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland.

A report on the impact of inflation on devolved social security assistance as required under section 86A of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.

The Equality and Fairer Scotland Budget Statement (EFSBS) 2022-23 assesses where the Scottish Government is proposing to spend public money and how it aims to reduce inequality. The EFSBS is a supporting document to the Scottish Budget and should be read alongside associated Budget publications.

We consulted on the proposed updating of the Adult Support and Protection guidance for GP and Primary Care Teams between 15 July and 26 August 2021. This report provides further detail from the responses we received.

Financial support for families of children with a disability available nationwide

Summary document setting out the results of the full Equality impact assessment (EQIA) which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings strategy.

Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considering the ways which the domestic Covid vaccine certification scheme may engage the rights of children and young people protected under the United Nation's Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Sets out the advocacy service standards required by section 11 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.

This consultation paper is for the public consultation on draft statutory guidance on assessment of wellbeing, as required in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

Refreshed strategy which sets out how we will work together to improve the care and wellbeing of people in Scotland by making best use of digital technologies in the design and delivery of services, in a way, place and time that works best for them.

A progress report on the British Sign Language (BSL) national plan.

Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) scrutiny report on the Disability Assistance for Working Age People Regulations

Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) scrutiny report on the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021.

This consultation seeks views on achieving this vision and ensuring Fair Work remains at the heart of our labour market interventions, particularly in the context of COVID-19 and EU Exit, by identifying the relevant challenges and opportunities for Fair Work across the Scottish economy.

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Eyes.Scot website, Scotland's new national website for eye care and eye health information.

This consultation is seeking your views on what powers over debt recovery in the devolved social security system should be transferred from the sheriff court to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal.

Up to 100 jobs created to help access Scotland’s social security services.

Draft child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 Amendment Regulations 2021.

Draft Fairer Scotland Assessment (FSD) for the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021.

Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 Regulations 2021.

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Winter Heating Assistance for Children and Young People (Scotland) Amendment Regulations.

An equality impact assessment (EQIA) to consider the impacts of The Social Security (Claims And Payments) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.

A child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) to consider the impacts of The Social Security (Claims And Payments) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.

National roll-out date announced for new benefit.

This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.

Guidance to support child protection committees to reflect, learn and improve child protection systems and practice when a child or young person dies, is significantly harmed, or was at risk of death or significant harm or where effective practice has prevented harm or risk of harm.

An easy read version of the National Care Service consultation paper.

Easy read version of the women’s health plan.

The Women’s Health Plan underpins actions to improve women’s health inequalities by raising awareness around women’s health, improving access to health care and reducing inequalities in health outcomes for girls and women, both for sex-specific conditions and in women’s general health.

This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.

This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.

This EQIA concerns the £20 million summer offer for children and young people, one of the Scottish Government's 100 Days commitments.

This consultation sets out our proposals to improve the way we deliver social care in Scotland, following the recommendations of the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.

The Scottish Government has made a commitment to developing an Islands Bond - offering 100 bonds of up to £50,000 to young people and families to stay in or to move to islands currently threatened by depopulation. This consultation is inviting comments to inform the development of this policy.

This report presents findings from qualitative research conducted with a range of children, young people and parents in vulnerable or seldom heard groups, carried out to explore their lived experiences during and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefit now available in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles.

Statutory guidance on the provision of wheelchairs on short term loan to support rehabilitation and independence.

Update on the progress achieved in the second year of implementing A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: employment action plan.

Further £7 million to combat inequality.

Consultation on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment, a new Scottish benefit which will replace Personal Independence Payment and be delivered by Social Security Scotland.

Update on delivery timeline for devolved benefits.

New powers used to pay children up to the age of 18.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Motability Scheme accredited to provide wide choice of vehicles at affordable rates.

Position paper sets out a range of improvements.

Our position on Child Disability Payment, the Scottish replacement for Child Disability Living Allowance.

Our position on the introduction of Disability Assistance for Older People (DAOP) that will replace Attendance Allowance (AA) in Scotland in 2021.

Analysis shows tens of thousands of people have completely lost their disability benefits since 2013.

This is a report of progress made by the Scottish Government since A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People was published in December 2016.

This is an easy read version of A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - progress report for 2019.

Legislation will make housing more accessible.

Consultation supports proposals for person-centred approach.

Our response to the consultation analysis report about the consultation on disability assistance undertaken between 5 March and 28 May 2019.

Our response to the consultation analysis report about the consultation on disability assistance undertaken between 5 March and 28 May 2019.

Our analysis of responses to the consultation on disability assistance undertaken between 5 March and 28 May 2019.

Our analysis of responses to the consultation on disability assistance undertaken between 5 March and 28 May 2019.

Social Security Experience Panel members’ and other people’s experiences of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children.

Social Security Experience Panels members' views on renaming disability benefits when they are transferred from UK Department for Work and Pensions to Social Security Scotland.

Social Security Experience Panels members' views on renaming disability benefits when they are transferred from the UK Department for Work and Pensions to Social Security Scotland.

Summary of the main findings from a major survey of clients of allied health professionals (AHPs), focused on survey respondents who reported having communication support needs.

Provisional analysis of findings from a major survey of clients of allied health professionals (AHPs), focused on survey respondents who reported having communication support needs.

This ten year strategy sits within the context of our other policies and strategies to improve the learning outcomes for children and young people with complex additional support needs living in Scotland.

We are seeking to engage with providers of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs to deliver an affordable leasing scheme for individuals in receipt of disability benefits.

Actions we will take as an employer to support more disabled people into work in Scottish Government and to enable existing disabled employees to thrive and succeed at work.

Analysis of the National Performance Framework (NPF) outcome indicators from the perspective of disability.

Analysis of responses to the joint discussion paper from Scottish Government and COSLA on building a national programme to support adult social care reform.

Framework for the partnership programme to support local reform of adult social care sets out the priorities, workstreams and vision.

Our shared vision for adult social care support, including support for carers.

Actions required to drive forward the changes necessary to fully implement self-directed support.

Social Security Scotland makes almost £200m of payments

This consultation looked at increasing the employment rates of disabled people in the public sector.

In a Fairer Scotland for Disabled people we made a commitment to consult with public bodies, disabled peoples' organisations and disabled people themselves around whether or not we should introduce targets for the public sector to help increase employment of disabled people.

A consultation on disability assistance in Scotland in easy read format.

An independent review of the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group.

First step to tackling shortage of wheelchair accessible homes.

Details of the implementation of additional support for learning in 2017-2018.

Findings from qualitative research.

Guidance to education authorities on their duty to provide education in a mainstream setting unless certain exceptions apply.

Easy read version of tools and guidance to support NHS Scotland to increase the number of the people employed with learning disabilities.

Challenging perceptions and building opportunity.

New framework to implement the 'Keys to life' learning disability strategy.

New framework to implement the 'Keys to life' learning disability strategy.

Seeks views on our proposed approach to delivery of devolved disability assistance in Scotland.

Consultation document on how we can change building regulations so that Changing Places toilets have to be part of new or changed buildings.

Timetable for remaining devolved benefits outlined.

Changing Places toilets offer larger, supported facilities that address the needs of people for whom current accessible sanitary accommodation is inadequate.

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) of proposals to revise building regulations to require provision of Changing Places toilets in certain types of new buildings.

Independent paper from the Commissioner for Fair Access considers representation, entrant trends, retention and degree outcomes for disabled students by disability group.

Guidance and tools to support NHS Scotland to increase the number of the people employed with learning disabilities.

Social Security Scotland will learn from Scotland-India partnership

Report on out of area placements and delayed discharge for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Consultation on draft of our first national action plan on improving the care, treatment and support available to people living with neurological conditions and their carers.

Progress made so far on supporting allied health professions children and young people (AHP CYP) community and direction for 2018-2020.

Easy read version of the Provision of Communication Equipment and Support guidance.

Results of the fourth Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatient Census and Out of Scotland NHS Placements Census, 2018.

Pathway for people who use AAC and for services which provide AAC.

The report summarises the results of the Personal Independence Payment Discovery Research which took place in late 2017 and early 2018 with a number of Experience Panel members and others.

Practical information on the principles of communication equipment and support in using that equipment.

Workplace Equality Fund open for applications.

Almost 3,500 people join in first six months.

Pilot to integrate employability and health services.

Analysis of the impact of Personal Independence Payments and changes to employment and support allowance.

Results of the third Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatient Bed Census and Out of Scotland NHS Placements Census, 2017.

Campaign to tackle employment barriers.

Campaign to tackle employment barriers.

Landmark legislation published.

Emphasis on encouraging diversity amongst Scotland’s volunteers.

Minister raises issue on visit to Strasbourg.

Disability Delivery Plan is published.

Summary version of the document A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: Our Delivery Plan to 2021 for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

An easy read version of our plan to transform the lives of disabled people in Scotland. This is a summary of the plan the Scottish

A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People is our delivery plan to 2021 for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP delivers a speech to the Rehabilitation International World Congress 2016.

Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP delivers a speech to Scottish Parliament regarding Scotland's Employability Support Services.

Response to Personal Independence Payment review highlights 65% of appeals are successful.

Results of the second Mental Health & Learning Disability Inpatient Bed Census and Out of Scotland NHS Placements Census, 2016.