Scottish Government improves access to services for disabled people with £500k funding
The Scottish Government is providing additional funding of £500,000 to strengthen access to essential services…
Independent review of Adult Disability Payment calls for more accessible application process
A landmark independent review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has called for a simplified…
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Scottish budget for independent living tech increases from £8.2m to £20.9m
The Scottish Government has announced that the budget for a programme that uses technology in…
Pension Age Disability Payment is now open for applications across Scotland
Pension Age Disability Payment is now open for applications across Scotland. The national rollout follows…
Scottish Government to spend £10m on more specially equipped toilets for people with disabilities
Around 150 fully accessible Changing Places toilets for people with complex disabilities and health conditions…
Scottish Social Care Minister outlines the next steps to progress the National Care Service Bill
The Scottish Government has announced a dedicated advisory board, support for unpaid carers and enshrining…
Scottish Government to ship unwanted electric height-adjustable beds to Ukraine
The Scottish Government has announced that medical equipment and supplies, including electric height-adjustable beds, will…
Scottish Government initiative set up to support disabled people seeking employment
People seeking work who are disabled or have long-term health conditions are to be offered…
New report reveals rising number of older people using Hospital at Home services in Scotland
As funding allocations for NHS boards were announced, a new report from Healthcare Improvement Scotland…
Scottish Government offers £19m pay increase to staff working in children’s social care services
New funding from the Scottish Government means that staff in children’s social care services will…