Review of the 2003 Act consultation.

The framework and guidance set out in this document are for the inspections of outcomes and services for safeguarding children and young people and outcomes and services for looked after

Adult social care is changing, to put the people who use services at the heart of their own care and support. This requires a different approach from the social care

The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (‘the Act’) was introduced to protect individuals with incapacity and to provide support for their families and carers in managing and safeguarding the

This report presents the results of a survey that explored how and why people engage in formal volunteering, what they think of their experiences and how and why they give

A key part of the Government’s alcohol harm reduction strategy is to monitor changes in drinking habits over time and to identify what factors are potentially contributing to the rising

Over the last 10 years the role of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in Scottish social housing has increased dramatically. This growth has brought new responsibilities and challenges, particularly in housing

This report reviews developments in health inequalities over the last 10 years across government – from the publication of the Acheson report on health inequalities in November 1998 to the

The purpose of the resource is to raise awareness of this important aspect of community care and to help non-specialists find out more about promoting positive change in this complex