Hi guys, I came across this and thought it interesting.
The Scottish Government's response to the consultation (Self Directed Support) (Scotland Bill) 2011:
'Employment of close relatives via direct payments'
40.
The question of the employment of close relatives using direct payments
was raised by a number of people. We understand that the current
regulations on this matter are interpreted in a variety of different
ways, with some councils allowing this in only a very narrow range of
exceptional circumstances. In our view where the employment of a close
relative is appropriate - in other words, where it is the best solution
on hand, where it will achieve positive outcomes and where it is the
informed choice of the disabled person and the carer - a local authority
should support the family to put the necessary arrangements in place.
In the lead up to the Bill's introduction we will consider the range of
appropriate and inappropriate circumstances, with a view to laying a
fresh set of regulations in the future.'
I'm so glad my local authority are supportive, it seems other councils are not so helpful - thank God I live here!
(((Hugs)))
Maz x
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