The National Dialogue on Dementia: Dementia Strategy Consultation Paper 10 09-10
November 2009
Consultation response by the College of Occupational Therapists and COT Specialist Section - Older People, including the Dementia Lead.
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Role of the Registered Social Worker in Contributing to Better Outcomes for Scotland: Guidance for Local Authorities – 74 08-09
September 2009
Consultation from the Scottish Government Children, Young People and Social Care Directorate on the role of the registered social worker (sometimes referred to as reserved functions).
Link to the consultation document:
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/07140258/0
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Reforming the Medical Statement – 63 08-09
August 2009
The purpose of this consultation was to seek views on a revised medical statement, sometimes known as the medical certificate, which is issued by doctors to patients who are not fit to work, to give to their employers or for social security benefit purposes.
View original consultation:
http://www.dsdni.gov.uk/index/consultations/consultations-reforming-the-medical-statement.htm
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Consultation on the Review of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 – 18 09-10
August 2009
This consultation paper seeks views on the recommendations made by a Review Group, chaired by Professor Jim McManus, to enable the Scottish Government to make decisions about changes to the legislation notably in relation to named persons, advance statements and multiple hearings.
Link to the consultation website:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/08/07143902/0
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Equipment and Adaptations Guidance for Health and Local Authority Partnerships – Consultation on Draft Guidance - 16 08 09
March 2008
The guidance sets out responsibilities for the joint provision of equipment and adaptations.  It replaces previous guidance issues in October 1976. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/12/03120911/0
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National Minimum Information Standards for all Adults in Scotland for Assessment, Shared Care and Support Plan, Review and Carers Assessment and Support – Consultation on the Compendium of Standards - 22 07 08
March 2009
The compendium sets out minimum information standards for all adults in Scotland.  It builds on and supersedes the National Minimum Information Standards for Single Shared Assessment issued in August 2006. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/13130738/0
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Shifting the Balance of Health Care: The Role of Rehabilitation Services - Call for Evidence - 36 07 08
July 2008
The Health and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament today issued a call for written evidence on the role of rehabilitation services – such as physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy – in shifting the balance of health care from primary to secondary care. Link to the call for evidence:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/nmcentre/news/news-comm-08/cHandS08-s3-003.htm
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The Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 Guidance for local authorities - 44 07 08
June 2008
Consultation on draft guidance and regulations which will support new local authority powers and duties in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/07144231/0 
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Mental Health in Scotland – Improving the Physical Health of those with a Mental Illness - 33 07 08
May 2008
Among other issues the draft report covers and includes: the evidence base on the need for change; aspects of care management; proposals for review of performance; steps to ensuring equity and other dimensions. The report also makes 6 clear recommendations for forward attention and action to bring about early change and improvement. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/02/15090926/0 
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Draft ehealth Strategy - 32 07 08
May 2008
Proposal to change the way in which information and related technology are used within NHSScotland in order to improve the quality of patient care. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/27103130/0 
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Specification for a national uniform for NHS Scotland - 37 07 08
March 2008
Consultation giving the rationale for a national uniform and details of the Scottish Government proposed specification and alternative colour schemes. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/30115423/0 
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Code of practice for part 1 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 (ASP) and Associated Regulations on performing council officer functions - 24 07 08
March 2008
New measures for the protection of adults at risk of harm. These include rights of entry to settings where adults are thought to be at risk of harm, a range of protection orders including assessment, removal and banning orders and the creation of multi-disciplinary Adult Protection Committees. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/14092246/0
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Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland - 23 07 08
January 2008
This consultation sets out our proposals to improve Scotland's housing with the aim of ensuring that our policies reflect changes in aspiration and demand for housing, and sustaining safe and strong communities across Scotland. Link to the consultation document:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/10/30153156/0 
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The Single Survey: Fairer for Everyone – 14 06-07
April 2007
The Single Survey and the questionnaire are intended to reduce the risk of delay and difficulties in the conveyancing process. Link to the website on the press release for the survey:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/02/20124401
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For further information contact:
Elizabeth MacDonald
Policy Officer – Scotland
Email Elizabeth.MacDonald@cot.co.uk