(1)There is established a body to be known as Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (in this Part referred to as “SCSWIS”), which—
(a)is to exercise the functions conferred on it by this Act or any other enactment, and
(b)has the general duty of furthering improvement in the quality of social services.
(2)SCSWIS must, in the exercise of its functions, act—
(a)in accordance with any directions given to it by the Scottish Ministers, and
(b)under the general guidance of the Scottish Ministers.
(3)The Scottish Ministers may vary or revoke any direction given under subsection (2)(a).
(4)Schedule 11 (which makes further provision about the status, constitution, proceedings etc. of Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland) has effect.
Commencement Information
I1S. 44 in force at 1.8.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2)(3), Sch.
I2S. 44 in force at 1.10.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.
I3S. 44 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.
(1)SCSWIS must exercise its functions in accordance with the principles set out in the following subsections.
(2)The safety and wellbeing of all persons who use, or are eligible to use, any social service are to be protected and enhanced.
(3)The independence of those persons is to be promoted.
(4)Diversity in the provision of social services is to be promoted with a view to those persons being afforded choice.
(5)Good practice in the provision of social services is to be identified, promulgated and promoted.
Commencement Information
I4S. 45 in force at 1.10.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.
I5S. 45 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.