Coronavirus (Discretionary Compensation for Self-Isolation) (Scotland) Bill

Author: Simon Wakefield

PDF Published: Monday 22 Nov 2021 (SB 21-82)

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- Summary
- What does the bill do, and why is it needed?
  - What does the bill do?
  - Why is it needed?
  - “Must” or “May” - A closer look at the legislation
  - How long would the provision last for?
  - What happens when isolation is required for non COVID-19 reasons?
- Views on the bill
- Support for Self-isolation
  - Do people in Scotland comply with self-isolation?
  - About the Scottish Self-Isolation Support Grant
  - A short history of the SISG
- A closer look at the Financial Memorandum
  - Spending on the Self Isolation Support Grant
  - How were the costs in the Financial Memorandum calculated?
  - What can £360 million buy in health and social care?
- Impact Assessments
  - Island Communities
  - Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
  - Equality Impact Assessment
  - Child Rights and Wellbeing
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Spending on the Self Isolation Support Grant rose to £5 million for the month of September 2021

Image: Spending on the Self Isolation Support Grant 2020/21

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Last Updated: 16/11 10:25pm

Image: Spending on the Self Isolation Support Grant 2020/21

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