found the information given did not match that person’s needs. The Care Inspectorate subsequently took a view on the situation which resulted in the service being downgraded. A whole systems approach would provide a route for the CI to comment on commissioning of services. Some services feel accountable for commissioners mistakes. b. Do you agree that the overarching quality standards should set out essential requirements based on human rights? Yes. Quarriers would recommend that there is a clear interface between the care standards and human rights, which would result in how the standards are informed by a rights approach That public bodies and third sector organisations are required to take steps to ensure they comply with the following: Right to the integrity of the person Right to liberty and security Respect for private and family life Protection of personal data Right to marry and right to found a family Freedom of expression and information Right to education Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work Freedom to conduct a business Rights of the Rights of the elderly Equality between women and men Integration of persons with disabilities Right of access to preventative health care We would also suggest consideration be given to how breaches of these requirements can be challenged, particularly by children and vulnerable adults. Proposals should have the level of detail required for a comprehensive analysis of impact. c. Do you agree that the current National Care Standards should be streamlined and a set of general standards developed that would sit below the overarching standards and apply to all services? Whilst the National Care Standards should ensure safe and effective practice and support improvement, there are significant developments which raise the bar in relation to the Scottish Government’s aspirations. Eg Curriculum for Excellence, GIRFEC, The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Integration of Health and Social Care. These not only take a human rights approach but place significant emphasis on public sector reform, national outcomes and the importance
found the information given did not match that person’s needs. The Care Inspectorate subsequently took a view on the situation which resulted in the service being downgraded. A whole systems approach would provide a route for the CI to comment on commissioning of services. Some services feel accountable for commissioners mistakes. b. Do you agree that the overarching quality standards should set out essential requirements based on human rights? Yes. Quarriers would recommend that there is a clear interface between the care standards and human rights, which would result in how the standards are informed by a rights approach That public bodies and third sector organisations are required to take steps to ensure they comply with the following: Right to the integrity of the person Right to liberty and security Respect for private and family life Protection of personal data Right to marry and right to found a family Freedom of expression and information Right to education Freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work Freedom to conduct a business Rights of the Rights of the elderly Equality between women and men Integration of persons with disabilities Right of access to preventative health care We would also suggest consideration be given to how breaches of these requirements can be challenged, particularly by children and vulnerable adults. Proposals should have the level of detail required for a comprehensive analysis of impact. c. Do you agree that the current National Care Standards should be streamlined and a set of general standards developed that would sit below the overarching standards and apply to all services? Whilst the National Care Standards should ensure safe and effective practice and support improvement, there are significant developments which raise the bar in relation to the Scottish Government’s aspirations. Eg Curriculum for Excellence, GIRFEC, The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the Integration of Health and Social Care. These not only take a human rights approach but place significant emphasis on public sector reform, national outcomes and the importance