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Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment 2022-25

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You can read data on services for people with a Physical Disability or Sensory Impairment here.

 

Prevention & Early Intervention

  • Increase the availability of suitable housing
  • Improve access to wider public services
  • Reshape services in light of improved understanding of needs and barriers faced by Disabled People in relation to health and social care
     

Support & Treatment

  • Improve access to health and social care services
  • Develop Self Directed Support in line with Social Work Scotland’s new standards
  • Increase access to community-based rehabilitation
  • Strengthen local services for people with a Visual Impairment
  • Strengthen local services for people with a Hearing Impairment
  • Deliver local services for Adults with Complex and Exceptional Needs (ACENS)
     

Crisis & Emergency

  • Improve support to Disabled People and their Carers to plan ahead and reduce stress and uncertainty at times of crises