Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland- Engagement Report
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 4th December 2020
The ALLIANCE's report for the Social Care Advisory Panel shares the views and learning of individuals and organisations across Scotland.
From late September to mid November 2020, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) sought views from across the country to help shape and inform the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland.
A series of digital engagements, an online survey, open call and facilitation pack activity took place during the consultation period, with individuals with experience of social care support, families, unpaid carers, and organisations representing the interests of people who receive, or commission for themselves, social care and support.
The engagement activity was broad and diverse and raised an array of key themes. These themes are captured and reported in the ALLIANCE’s Independent Review of Adult Social Care Engagement Report, sharing the views and learning of individuals and organisations across Scotland.
Analysis showed that there were some positives and examples of good quality and effective support operating at a local level however, there are high levels of frustration around the existing structure and design of social care services. Eligibility criteria, workforce development, the value of unpaid carers and the implementation gap between policy and practice were amongst many of the key themes that people told us needed the review panels attention, to improve service provision.
The third sector’s contributions to providing social care support was identified across our engagement activity as one of the biggest strengths of the social care system, with self management principles providing the foundation to high quality, long term, asset based support.
The ALLIANCE would like to thank all those who took the time to share their experiences, views and hopes for the adult social care system in Scotland. The report aims to summarise those views and consider recommendations to support the Independent Review of Adult Social Care Scotland.
End of page.
You may also like:
Children in Scotland launch their new report reflecting on the impact of GIRFEC over the past 20 years.
Continue readingThis month's Digital Citizen Panel Spotlight is Heriott-Watt University's Citizen Advisory Network.
Continue readingShare your views on the proposed HCPC fee rise before 17 July to help shape the final decision
Continue readingScottish Children's Health Awards 2026 now open for nominations until 30 June.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Continue readingImproved voting accessibility for people with Visual Impairment
Continue readingReport calls on the UK Government to ensure Access to Work is fully accessible .
Continue readingHelp shape the new guidelines
Continue readingHelp future technology become more accessible
Continue readingAn update on our ongoing engagement with BT
Continue readingFindings show a need for quicker diagnosis and improved referrals to self management support.
Continue readingThis new resource from the Social Care Institute for Excellence brings together research, data, and practice evidence.
Continue readingThe Patient Information Forum has released a report that shares the findings of it's latest survey on health literacy and digital inclusion.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has co-signed Samaritans Scotland's call for change.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE has produced a report for the Scottish Parliament's Cross-party Group on Deafness.
Continue readingJoin Tommy Whitelaw for a workshop reflecting on his experience for caring for his mum and the importance of asking 'What matters to you?'.
Continue readingIndependent Review of Scotland's Legislative Framework for Children's Care Survey now open
Continue readingRead the Scotland Reducing Gambling Harm programme's event report which explores what makes lived experience platforms successful.
Continue readingAn online library of stories exploring the question, ‘What matters to you?’
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE are seeking views on the Scottish Government's rights to breaks and timescales for support plans for unpaid carers consultation
Continue readingProfessionals and members of the public are being asked to take part.
Continue readingDigital Team are launching an Online Digital Learning Series, first event is on Tuesday 12th May 10.30-12noon.
Continue readingTake part in participant-led rail journey research
Continue readingThe committee wants greater involvement from lived experience to strengthen their work.
Continue readingLived experience and peer support driving mental health transformation in Scotland.
Continue reading