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We are issuing comprehensive guidance to local authorities and the NHS on the new duties introduced by the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 to inform carers of their right to an assessment.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 December 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive how many carers have had an assessment of ability to provide care as defined by the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002. The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 provides carers with an independent right to have their needs as ...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
14 December 2004
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport Bill has proposed a Lottery Bill which, among other provisions, would provide new functions and powers for the Scottish ministers in relation to the Big Lottery Fund.
Electoral Administration Bill To ask the Scottish Executive what information it has on what new duties the United Kingdom Electoral Administration Bill will place on electoral registration officers and to what extent the cost of performing these duties will be funded by the Executive.
The Harold Shipman case showed that for many years he was getting— To be fair, we have not had a Shipman in Scotland—or at least a Shipman has not been found yet in Scotland.