Scottish Government

Introduction

The pages provide a summary of the responses received during the equipment and adaptations draft guidance consultation process. Where similar comments were received on an issue we have included only one example.

Responses are collated under the individual questions asked during the consultation process, and a seperate section focusing on definitions. We have also separated out comments from certain organisations where these comments were particularly relevant or important.

Click on a question to take you to the relevant section.

• Q1 - Does the format of the guidance enable you to find specific aspects of interest with ease?
• Q2 - Will the guidance as a whole ensure that equipment and adaptations are seen as part of the wider community care provision?
• Q3 - Is the approach to remove specific roles and responsibilities for certain types of equipment helpful?
• Q4 - Is the responsibility for assessment for equipment and adaptations clear?
• Q5 - Assessment of need: Do the key recommendations provide the impetus to effect the changes that are required?
• Q6 - Information provision: Do the key recommendations provide the impetus to effect the changes that are required?
• Q7 - Service delivery model: Do the key recommendations provide the impetus to effect the changes that are required?
• Q8 - Adaptations: Do the key recommendations provide the impetus to effect the changes that are required?
• Q9 - Care homes: Do the key recommendations provide the impetus to effect the changes that are required?
• Definitions