The Scottish Government

Offender Accommodation Services

What the definition can cover

A service which provides advice, guidance, assistance for people to whom accommodation is provided under section 27 (1)(b) or (c) of Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.

Examples

• people on probation;
• people released from prison who are under a statutory order or licence as they are assessed as unable, at this time, to live independently in the community.

Commencement status

Phased with full commencement (all services) 1 April 2004.

Relevant Regulations

Relevant regulations

Fitness of Providers, Managers and Employees of Care Services

The Regulation of Care (Fitness to Register, Provide and Manage Care Services) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2009 Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 130)

The Regulation of Care (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 32)

Minimum Frequency of Inspection

The Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (minimum Frequency of Inspections) Order 2009 (Scottish Statutory Instrument (SSI) number 131)