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It has developed a raft of measures, based on evidence and best practice, including surveillance, professional guidance, education and training programmes, and clear reporting and accountability structures.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 April 2002
We are committed to providing sporting opportunities for all through various programmes delivered by sportscotland. An integral part of all of the sportscotland youth sport programmes is a firm commitment to equal opportunities for boys and girls.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 December 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what funding it provides for training sign language assistants to operate in classrooms in school and higher education institutions.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 October 2006
The grant wasawarded to the Care Commission to employ 1 full time nurse consultant and 0.5part time administration assistant. The appointment was taken up on 12 April 2006.On-going funding, ifappropriate, will be considered as part of the future budget negotiations withthe Care Commission.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 September 2006
The Executive has not so farbeen asked formally by COSLA to provide additional funding to help implementthe Agreement although individual councils have asked for assistance from the Executive to meet their particular circumstances.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 September 2006
Assessmentis normally carried out by an occupational therapist, on behalf of the localauthority.Details of the number ofclients assisted by Care and Repair projects in Scotland are published annuallyin Care and Repair in Scotland: National Indicators, copies of which areavailable from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (Bib. number 40258).However, i...
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will implement procedures under the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 and investigate West Lothian Council’s practice of charging for assistance with the preparation of food for elderly residents in West Lothian.