Mental Health and Disability
Scottish Government consultation on proposals for a Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Bill
This consultation seeks views on the government's proposals to consolidate and extend the legislation relating to direct payments as well as on introducing legislative provision for self-directed support. (A simple definition of direct payments is payments in lieu of services provided directly to individuals assessed as being in need of community care services. Self-directed support is wider and refers to the method by which individuals and families can have informed choice about the way that support is provided to them.)
The Law Society of Scotland’s response (June 2010)
Patients' Rights (Scotland) Bill
This bill, which was introduced into the Scottish Parliament in March 2010, makes provision for the rights of patients when receiving health care; and for connected purposes.
The Law Society of Scotland's memorandum of evidence (May 2010)
Public Services Reform (Scotland) Bill
The Society's Law Reform Committee submitted written evidence on the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Bill in August 2009. When the bill reached Stage 2, a number of amendments relating to the Mental Welfare Commission were proposed, upon which the Society made further comment.
The Law Society of Scotland's further comments (February 2010)
