{"id":190476,"date":"2025-06-17T01:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T01:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/190476\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T01:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T01:59:18","slug":"panel-seeking-new-members-to-improve-adult-social-care-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/190476\/","title":{"rendered":"Panel seeking new members to improve adult social care policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Disabled People\u2019s organisation, Inclusion Scotland, is looking for up to 15 people from across the country to join its People-led Policy Panel.<\/p>\n

This initiative will place lived experience right at the heart of shaping adult social care support in Scotland.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The People-led Policy Panel, run by Inclusion Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government, brings together people who draw on social care support to co-produce improvements in policy and practice. It ensures those most affected by decisions are directly involved in making them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

April O\u2019Neil, Inclusion Scotland\u2019s People Led Policy Co-ordinator said:\u201cWe are looking for 15 people from across Scotland who represent all the different ways that people use adult social care support to join our Panel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Panel members meet every two months to explore key issues like eligibility criteria, advocacy, and transitions. They work closely with Scottish Government officials and other decision-makers to influence real change. In between formal meetings they meet for the purpose of peer support.<\/p>\n

We are looking for new members to contribute to our discussions and decision-making. Members can expect to:<\/p>\n