Written Question · S3W-20102 · Session 3
Whether it is satisfied with the decision of Orkney Islands Council not to approve new applications for direct payments due to budgetary co…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied with the decision of Orkney Islands Council not to approve new applications for direct payments due to budgetary constraints.
The answer
Officials have been in touch with Orkney Islands Council to clarify the position.
Orkney has made clear that there is no intention to withdraw existing direct payments. The waiting list for direct payments is regularly reviewed and applications are actioned as additional resources become available. In the interim, clients on the waiting list are offered social care services.
Scottish Government statistics make clear that Orkney currently has the highest rate of clients per 10,000 population receiving direct payments. The council is actively looking at the existing position, the current financial pressures, and projected additional financial demands to resolve this situation. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/10/27092036/0.
Orkney has made clear that there is no intention to withdraw existing direct payments. The waiting list for direct payments is regularly reviewed and applications are actioned as additional resources become available. In the interim, clients on the waiting list are offered social care services.
Scottish Government statistics make clear that Orkney currently has the highest rate of clients per 10,000 population receiving direct payments. The council is actively looking at the existing position, the current financial pressures, and projected additional financial demands to resolve this situation. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/10/27092036/0.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-20102 by reference.