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.

November 2010

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde plans to close Lightburn Hospital

Our response to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's consultation on service changes in North and East Glasgow (Word, 230KB) 

We want NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to reconsider its proposals to close the Lightburn Hospital in East Glasgow, which provides a highly valued rehabilitation service to people with long term conditions including Parkinson's. The Parkinson's UK Lightburn Support Group has run a local campaign to oppose the Health Board's plans.

October 2010

Scottish Government plans to reform the Blue Badge Scheme

Our response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Blue Badge Reform (Word, 250KB)

We asked people with Parkinson's from across Scotland to tell us what they thought about the Blue Badge scheme. They told us that they want the Scottish Government to consider the needs of people with Parkinson's when it changes the criteria for awarding a blue badge.

They asked for entitlement to be assessed by professionals with knowledge of Parkinson's, and said that they think that disabled people should not have to pay to park, or be subjected to unreasonable time restrictions when using their blue badge.

May 2010

Scottish Parliament Consultation on proposed End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill 

Our response to the Scottish Parliament End of Life Assistance Bill Committee's Stage 1 Consultation (Word, 237KB)

The Scottish Parliament's Bill Committee asked for organisations and individuals to make submissions on Margo MacDonald MSP's proposed Member's Bill covering assisted dying in Scotland.

We were also invited to give oral evidence to the Committee in September 2010. You can read a transcript of the session here www.scottish.parliament.uk.

April 2010

Independent Budget Review Consultation

Our response to the Independent Budget Review Committee's consultation on public spending in Scotland (Word, 240KB)

We believe that people who need and use services should be at the heart of planning to deal with the projected financial deficit, and hope that their voices will be heard.

February 2010

Carers' Strategy briefing

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

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

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

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

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

Our response to the proposed End of Life Choices Bill (Word, 111KB)

Bill proposed by Margo MacDonald MSP

Proposed Palliative Care Bill

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

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

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.

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