Policy and guidance
The following links are a brief introduction to some of the key policy documents and areas of government and public policy affecting children and adults with learning disabilities.
The Scottish Government
The same as you? - a review of services for people with learning disabilities
This Scottish Government publication, published in 2000, set out a 10-year plan for learning disability services in Scotland. It is currently being reviewed.
Disabled people and their families want more choice and control over their support arrangements. This Scottish Government site gives the latest news and policy and guidance in this area.
Employment
Many adults with learning disabilities want the chance to work. In 2003 a Same as You short-life working group published a report, Working for a change?, on employment issues for people with learning disabilities
Human rights
Adult support and protection
National care standards
The national care standards are about improving the quality of care services and making sure that anyone using a care service knows what they should be able to expect from that service.
Other useful links
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland safeguards the rights and welfare of people with mental illness or learning disability. It has a range of practice guidance for individuals and agencies especially in the area of mental health and incapacity law.