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Publication - Advice and guidance

Equipment and adaptations: guidance on provision - executive summary

Published
17 January 2023
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate, +6 more … Digital Health and Care Directorate, Early Learning and Childcare Directorate, Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate, Justice Directorate, Learning Directorate, Local Government and Housing Directorate
Part of
Children and families, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Housing
ISBN
9781805254331

Guidance outlining the responsibilities of NHS Scotland, Local Authorities, Integration Authorities, and their Housing and Education partners for the provision of equipment and adaptations, with the aim of supporting partnerships, across Scotland, to deliver a more equitable and accessible service.

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Wheelchairs

In March 2021 Scottish Government issued new Guidance on the provision of Wheelchairs for short-term loan. This was developed in response to national work involving the Red Cross, which highlighted inconsistency and gaps in the provision of basic wheelchairs for temporary, short-term loan.

Key Actions

  • Integration Authorities must adhere to the recommendations within the Scottish Government Guidance on the provision of Wheelchairs for short-term loan, and have suitable arrangements in place to meet any eligible needs for a wheelchair on short-term loan, for up to a maximum of 6 months, to ensure no gaps in service provision.
  • These arrangements must also be monitored, and reported within the Integration Authority.

Contact

Email: EquipmentandAdaptationsReview@gov.scot

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