Weekly Poll – Rising Energy Costs: Prescribing Energy Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 22 August 2022, we asked a question about rising energy costs. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How concerned are you about the rising cost of energy?
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Weekly Poll – NHS 24: Breathing Space Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 15 August 2022, we asked a question about Breathing Space, a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance
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Weekly Poll – Charges on Single-use Drinks Cups: Exemptions Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 8 August 2022, we asked a question about exemptions for charges on single-use drinks cups. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. If a minimum charge was applied
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Weekly Poll – Disability Commissioner Bill: Scope Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 18 July 2022, we asked a question about the scope of the Disability Commissioner Bill. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How supportive are you of the Disability
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Weekly Poll – Disability Commissioner Bill: Definition of Disability Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 11 July 2022, we asked a question about the definition of disability featured in the Disability Commissioner Bill consultation. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How
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Weekly Poll – Disability Commissioner Bill Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 4 July 2022, we asked a question about the proposed aims of the Disability Commissioner Bill. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question 1. How supportive are you on whether there
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Weekly Poll – COVID-19 in Scotland Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 27 June 2022, we asked a question about COVID-19 in Scotland. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Are you concerned by the increase of COVID-19 cases in Scotland? Yes 87%
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Weekly Poll – Scams Awareness Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 20 June 2022, we asked a question about scams awareness. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Have you been targeted by scammers in the last twelve months? Yes 86% (59 respondents)
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Weekly Poll – Access to Justice Each week Disability Equality Scotland send out a poll question to our members on a topical issue. For the week beginning 6 June 2022, we asked a question about access to justice. Please note that this is a snapshot of the views of our membership and does not reflect a policy stance of Disability Equality Scotland. If you plan to reference the findings featured in this report, please contact us in advance so that we are aware of this. Results Question. Have you ever faced challenges accessing legal services or the justice system? Yes
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