Scottish policy submissions
We use formal written materials to influence policy decisions,
to raise the profile of Parkinson's, and to make sure that the
needs of people living with Parkinson's are recognised and met.
Our latest submissions in Scotland can be seen below.
February 2010
Carers’ Strategy Briefing
Download our
response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its
forthcoming Carers’ Strategy (Word, 123KB)
We want to make sure that the needs of people
who provide unpaid care for partners, family members and friends
with Parkinson’s get the support they need.
January 2010
Attendance Allowance Briefing
Download our
briefing for MSPs on the proposed abolition of attendance
allowance (Word, 98KB)
This outlines the implications for people with Parkinsons’s in
Scotland if the UK Government goes ahead with its proposal to
abolish Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance for
the over 65s throughout the UK. It was used to brief MSPs for a
debate in the Scottish Parliament.
November 2009
Scottish Government Dementia Strategy
Download our
response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its Dementia
Strategy (Word, 86KB)
We want the Government to recognise that individuals and
families affected by Parkinson’s with dementia are not getting the
support that they need.
April 2009
Draft NHS QIS Clinical Standards for Neurological Conditions in
Scotland
Download our
response to the Draft NHS QIS Clinical Standards for Neurological
Conditions in Scotland (Word, 112KB)
These will define the services that Scottish NHS Boards must
provide for people with neurological conditions. There are specific
standards relating to Parkinson's.
Briefing for MSPs on the Parkinson's Brain Donor Appeal
Download our briefing for
MSPs on the Parkinson's Brain Donor Appeal (PDF, 84KB)
Used to brief Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) during
Parkinson's Awareness Week (20-26 April
2009)
March 2009
Proposed End of Life Choices (Scotland) Bill
Download our
response to the proposed End of Life Choices Bill (Word,
111KB)
Bill proposed by Margo MacDonald MSP.
Proposed Palliative Care Bill
Download our
response to the proposed Palliative Care Bill in Scotland
(Word, 113KB)
This bill was initially proposed by Roseanna Cunningham MSP, but is
now being taken forward by Gil Peterson MSP.
January 2009
Proposed Patients' Rights Bill Scotland
Download our
response to the Scottish Government's proposals for a patients'
rights bill (Word, 115KB)
Proposed guidance on the arrangements for NHS patients receiving
private healthcare
Download our
response to the Scottish Government's proposals for guidance
clarifying the rights for people who are receiving private
healthcare to also receive NHS treatment (Word, 106KB)
This is also referred to as co-payments or top-up payments.
November 2008
Get it on Time – Scottish briefing
Download our briefing about the
importance of getting Parkinson's medication on time, every
time (PDF, 380KB)
This briefing was circulated to MSPs before the first ever Scottish
Parliament debate on Parkinson's.
Draft SIGN guideline on the diagnosis and pharmacological
management of Parkinson's disease
Download our response to the
draft NHS SIGN Guideline on diagnosis and drug treatment for
Parkinson's (Word, 88KB)
July 2008
Inquiry on shifting the balance of care
Download our
response to the Scottish Parliament Health Committee's Inquiry on
the strategy of supporting community-based rehabilitation
services (Word, 42KB)
May 2008
E-health strategy
Download our response to a
draft of the Scottish Government's e-health strategy (Word,
70KB)
The e-health strategy includes topics such as the use of
telemedicine and other technology.
April 2008
Proposed Local Healthcare Bill
Download our
response to the Scottish Government's proposals for a bill to hold
elections to local NHS Health Boards (Word, 104KB)
January 2008
Guidance on respite care provision
Download our response
to the Scottish Government's proposed guidance on respite care
(Word, 115KB)
Respite care is also known as short breaks for carers.
Proposals on independent scrutiny of the NHS
Download our
response to the Scottish Government's proposals for independent
scrutiny of the NHS (Word, 97KB)
This independent examination of NHS Board proposals is proposed
when major changes to NHS services are planned.
November 2007
Better Health, Better Care
Download our
response to the Scottish Government's 'Better Health, Better Care'
proposal (Word, 163KB)
'Better Health, Better Care' is the Scottish Government's proposal
for the strategy and direction of the NHS in Scotland.
Further information
Contact Tanith Muller, Parliamentary and Campaigns Officer on 0844
225 3726 or tmuller@parkinsons.org.uk
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