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This is the key tool to support the DAO in its role and the information provided helps us to gauge which projects may require mandatory assurance. The DAO considers updates to the project register on a fortnightly basis and determines whether follow up action is required.
A survivor called Charlotte, whose experience of services before 2017 heavily influenced the work of the Taskforce, told us in May 2022 that she now felt “optimistic and hopeful” about how much services have improved and that she has been “amazed at the pace of change”.
Discussions will be undertaken mindfully and evidence gathering may have the unintended with sensitivity so as to not re-traumatise survivors and those with lived experiences. consequence of re-traumatising victims.
Too often, practitioners continue to work in isolation from one another. Meanwhile, middle managers may see themselves as mainly having a maintenance function, as opposed to being change agents.
Evidence will begin in January with hearings expected to conclude in May with Fornethy House. Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.