Policies set out the direction that the Government or others want for services. They tell you their thinking about what is expected now and in the future.
Putting a policy into practice (implementation) may depend on a lot of people taking the right action. So just because there is a policy does not mean that you will find it being carried out everywhere. That is why it is important to check if policy recommendations are actually happening. This is called monitoring.
This section tells you about policies that are important for people with learning disabilities and their families. We will keep on adding information.
Self directed support
On 4 July 2007 the Scottish Government published new national Guidance on self directed support. The aim is to offer more choice and control to people who use services. It replaces the earlier guidance on Direct Payments which came out on 20 June 2003.
Download the Guidance on Self Directed Support
Local authorities are responsible for carrying out this policy. In the Scottish Government it is the responsibility of the Adult Support and Care Change Team. Find out more from the Scottish Government Website
New regulations came into force on 12 November 2007 about employing close relatives. The principle is still that it is better not to do this but local authorities can let someone do so (discretionary powers) when it is necessary for them to get a service they need or to protect a child. The definition of ’close relative’ has been updated to take account of modern family relationships. Find out more from the Office of Public Sector Information Website
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