Housing Options for Disabled People - the impact of the Scheme of Assistance regulations

Ownership Options, a Scottish Charity with expertise in the housing needs of disabled people, has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to present information sharing sessions on Housing Options for Disabled People. These sessions are designed to enhance the work being done by local authorities to implement the Scheme of Assistance Regulations which form part of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006.

Glasgow - Monday 15 th June 2009

Perth - Thursday 18 th June 2009

Glasgow - Monday 24th August 2009

Edinburgh - Wednesday 26th August 2009

All events will take place 9.30am – 1.30pm. Lunch will be provided.

 

Topics will include

• The Scheme of Assistance

• Local sources of advice

• Housing Options for Disabled People

• Good practice examples

Attendance is free of charge. We have a maximum of 100 places for each session which will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you are able to give a second choice that would be helpful. Please feel free to circulate this invitation to colleagues and contacts who may be interested in participating.

To book a place please follow the link to the booking form or contact Susan Watson at info@oois.org.uk or 0131 661 3400 by Friday 22nd May 2009.

An administration fee of £30 will be charged for cancellations within 7 days of the event, or non-attendance (substitutes are welcomed – please notify Susan Watson).

We will send you detailed joining instructions when we confirm your place.