This website explains who can apply for redress in Scotland, and what happens when you decide to make an application for redress to the Scottish Government.
Redress Scotland is the independent body which makes decisions about applications to Scotland's Redress Scheme. Our values are dignity, respect, and compassion.
Redress Scotland is led by a Chair and a Chief Executive
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Scotland's Redress Scheme has been set up to acknowledge and recognise the harm suffered by survivors of historical childhood abuse in care in Scotland.
On this website you will find information about who can make an application to Scotland’s Redress Scheme, what happens when you apply, and what you can expect from us. Find out more information about ‘what our words mean’.
If you suffered abuse before 1 December 2004, when you were under the age of 18, you may be able to get redress, which is a payment and an apology from the Scottish Government.
Redress Scotland prioritises applications from survivors who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and survivors over the age of 68.
When we receive your application, our decision making progress has 4 stages. These stages involve a small group of people called a panel, who will meet to make a decision on your application.
If you aren't happy with the panel's decision, you can ask for a review. This will be considered by a different Redress Scotland panel.
Support is available to everyone who makes an application to Scotland's Redress Scheme. You can get support even if you haven't applied for redress yet.
Redress Scotland will only contact you or your next of kin for very specific reasons. In most instances, our contact will be in written form.
Applying for redress in Scotland should not be difficult or complicated, but there are a few steps in the process. This is so that everyone who applies is treated the same way, and fairly.
Sometimes we need to use words that can be hard to understand.
We continuously listen to survivor feedback to improve how we work.
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