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Our Consultation responses - Scotland

RNIB Scotland responds to a number of consultations from the Scottish Government and other bodies on issues that may affect blind and partially sighted people in Scotland.

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Our recent responses include the following documents:

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2024

Download • RNIB Scotland Response to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee call for views on the Financial Memorandum of the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill March 2024

Document type: docx Document size: 47.6 KB

Download • RNIB Scotland Response to the Scottish Parliament Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Call for Views on the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill March 2024

Document type: docx Document size: 52.2 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to Transport Scotland's consultation on draft Guidance on Inclusive Design for Town Centres and Busy Streets

Document type: docx Document size: 59.3 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the Scottish Parliament Social Justice and Social Security Committee call for views on the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill January 2024

Document type: docx Document size: 152.9 KB

Download RNIB response to the ScotRail consultation on Passenger Assistance Meeting Point signage January 2024

Document type: docx Document size: 56.3 KB

Download RNIB response Scottish Government Pension Age Winter Fuel Payment January 2024

Document type: docx Document size: 70.8 KB
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2023

Download RNIB response to Scottish Parliament call for views response - SDS implementation December 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 46.6 KB

Download RNIB Scotland Response to the Scottish Parliament Call for Views - Additional Support for Learning (ASL) - December 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 25.9 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the Scottish Government - A Consultation on the provisions of the Education Bill - December 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 52.1 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill – October 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 67.1 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Human Rights Bill for Scotland – October 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 71.9 KB

Download RNIB Scotland and Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans joint comments by email on City of Edinburgh Council plans for George Street, Edinburgh – September 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 22.9 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Local Living and 20-minute Neighbourhoods: draft planning guidance – July 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 58.1 KB

Download RNIB Scotland Response to Transport Scotland: “Scotland’s Pavement Parking Prohibitions - Consultation on Enforcement Regulations for Local Authorities” – July 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 65.6 KB

Download RNIB Scotland Response to the City of Edinburgh Council City Mobility Plan consultation – July 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 67.9 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to Avanti Rail Ticket Rail Station Ticket Office Closure (Glasgow Central Station) - July 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 58.5 KB

Download Scottish Commission on Social Security - Disability Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) (Draft) Regulations 2023 - April 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 64.6 KB

Download NHS National Services Scotland - Scottish Equity in Screening Strategy 2023 – 2026 – April 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 56.0 KB

Download Scottish Government - Adult Disability Payment Review: Consultation on the eligibility criteria for the mobility component - April 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 81.8 KB

Download Scottish Government consultation on Electoral Reform – March 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 67.9 KB

Download Scottish Parliament Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee – Permitted development relating to outdoor café and restaurant furniture and electrical vehicle charging points - March 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 140.0 KB

Download Scottish Parliament - Economy and Fair Work Committee’s Inquiry into the Disabled Employment Gap – February 2023

Document type: docx Document size: 70.6 KB
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2022

Download Scottish Government - Skills delivery independent review: call for evidence - December 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 58.4 KB

Download Scottish Government - Cycling framework for active travel - December 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 76.3 KB

Download Scottish Parliament Call for Views - Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill - December 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 68.4 KB

Download Scottish Government - A national conversation on Scottish Education - December 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 368.2 KB

Download Scottish Government - A national conversation to inform a new Dementia Strategy - December 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 68.3 KB

Download Scottish Parliament - Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill – detailed call for views - October 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 39.5 KB

Download Social Security Scotland - Scotland’s social security system: Enhanced Administration and Compensation Recovery Consultation - October 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 77.9 KB

Download Electoral Commission - Consultation on draft guidance for Returning Officers: Assistance with voting for persons with disabilities - October 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 57.7 KB

Download Scottish Parliament - Health, Social Care and Sport Committee - National Care Service (Scotland) Bill - Call for Views - September 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 80.9 KB

Download Scottish Government - Consultation on Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy - September 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 97.4 KB

Download Electoral Commission - Consultation on Returning Officers (ROs) and Updated Electoral Registration Officers (ERO) Standards - August 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 52.6 KB

Download Scottish Parliament - Consultation on proposed Disability (Scotland) Bill (Draft Proposal to establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland) - August 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 53.1 KB

Download Scottish Government - Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People - July 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 134.6 KB

Download Scottish Government - Phase 2 Review of Permitted Development - July 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 60.6 KB

Download Scottish Parliament - Call for views on Scotland’s town centres - April 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 63.1 KB

Download Scottish Parliament inquiry into health inequalities consultation response - March 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 63.8 KB

Download Scottish Government - Scotland 2045: fourth National Planning Framework - RNIB Scotland response via Voluntary Health Scotland - March 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 24.4 KB

Download Scottish Government - Scotland’s Pavement Parking Prohibitions - Consultation on Pre-Implementation Directions and Regulations for Local Authorities - March 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 50.9 KB

Download Scottish Parliament Engagement Team - Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Article (Scotland) Bill - RNIB Scotland Connect Call - February 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 34.9 KB

Download ScotRail - Ticket Office Consultation - February 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 51.0 KB
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2021

Download Scottish Government National Care Service consultation response - November 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 83.8 KB

Download Scottish Government Education Reform (Professor Ken Muir) - November 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 77.5 KB

Download Scottish Government Implementing the Bus Provisions of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 - October 2022

Document type: docx Document size: 66.0 KB

Download NHS 24 Designing the Future Together consultation - September 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 54.6 KB

Download Scottish Government COVID 19 Inquiry (Scotland) - consultation on Terms of Reference - August 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 53.4 KB

Download Scottish Government Scottish Building Regulations including Electric Vehicle Charging Points - August 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 120.0 KB

Download NHS 24 Mental Health Hub consultation - August 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 53.5 KB

Download Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Commissioning Plan Health and Social Care consultation response - August 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 62.1 KB

Download Healthcare Improvement Scotland and Care Inspectorate – Joint Inspections of Adult Services consultation – June 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 53.8 KB

Download Comment from RNIB Scotland on the Spaces for People questionnaire – Glasgow City Council – June 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 50.9 KB

Download RNIB Scotland's response to the Scottish Government Eye.Scot website consultation – June 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 55.0 KB

Download RNIB Scotland's response to the consultation on the Patient Safety Commissioner Role for Scotland - Scottish Government - May 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 126.2 KB

Download RNIB Scotland's response to SESTran Regional Transport Strategy – SESTran – April 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 52.3 KB

Download Consultation on 'Retaining Spaces for People' – City of Edinburgh Council – April 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 54.0 KB

Download Consultation on the Case for Change Transport Options - Scottish Government – March 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 61.7 KB

Download Consultation on Adult Disability Payment – Social Security Scotland – March 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 53.6 KB

Download Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) survey equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine – Voluntary Health Scotland – February 2021

Document type: docx Document size: 39.0 KB

Download Consultation on the revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland – Scottish Government – January 2021

Document type: doc Document size: 171.5 KB
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2020

Download RNIB Scotland reply to Scottish Commission on Disability Assistance for Children and Young People (DACYP) – November 2020

Document type: doc Document size: 154.5 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to Scottish Parliament - Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill – Scottish Parliament – October 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 52.6 KB

Download RNIB Scotland response to the review of the Lobbying Act 2016 – Scottish Parliament – August 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 30.0 KB

Download Response by RNIB Scotland members to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee inquiry into 'The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Equalities and Human Rights'

Document type: pdf Document size: 121.7 KB

Download Response to the Scottish Government Call for Evidence on 'Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland' – May 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 49.3 KB

Download RNIB Response to Scottish Disability Sport consultation on their proposed strategic plan 2021-29 – May 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 36.3 KB

Download Response from RNIB Scotland to brief for a Disability Sport Research Review – February 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 52.9 KB

Download Response to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee Call for Evidence on ‘COVID-19 Testing’

Document type: doc Document size: 785.0 KB

Download Proposed Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill (Johann Lamont MSP) – Scottish Parliament – January 2020

Document type: docx Document size: 57.8 KB
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2019

Download RNIB Scotland response to the Additional Support for Learning review – Scottish Government – December 2019

Document type: docx Document size: 56.2 KB

Download Social Security Advocacy Service Standards – Scottish Government – October 2019

Document type: docx Document size: 57.1 KB

Download ‘National falls and fracture prevention strategy 2019-2024’ – Scottish Government – August 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 873.5 KB

Download Ordering of candidates on ballot papers – Scottish council elections, 2022 – Electoral Commission in Scotland – August 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 62.5 KB

Download Edinburgh: City Centre Transformation – City of Edinburgh Council – July 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 782.0 KB

Download Meadows to George Street (Edinburgh) project consultation – City of Edinburgh Council – July 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 769.5 KB

Download Avenues proposals: Renfrew St, Killermont St and North Hanover St (Glasgow) – Glasgow City Council – July 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 57.0 KB

Download Creation of Public Health Scotland – Scottish Government – July 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 853.0 KB

Download Disability Assistance in Scotland – Scottish Government – May 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 94.0 KB

Download Connecting Woodside (Glasgow) – Focus Group One on Segregated Cycle Routes – Glasgow City Council – Connecting April 2019

Document type: doc Document size: 758.0 KB

Download Restricted Roads (20 Mph Speed Limit) (Scotland) Bill – Scottish Parliament – January 2019

Document type: docx Document size: 44.8 KB

Download George Street and First New Town Design Project – City of Edinburgh Council – January 2019

Document type: docx Document size: 57.5 KB

Download 'Accessing Inverness' – Highland Council – January 2019

Document type: docx Document size: 36.0 KB
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