IJB voting rights for people with lived experience
New voting rights for people with lived experience who sit on Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) comes into force on 1 September 2026. The change applies

The Scottish Government Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults was established in October 2021. It aims to tackle social isolation, loneliness and mental health inequalities made worse by the ongoing pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
More than 4,700 awards have been made to local projects across Scotland since 2021. A further £15 million has been committed for 2024/25.
The Fund’s aim is to support communities, enabling them to create the conditions for good mental health and wellbeing at a population level whilst ensuring access to a range of support to match their needs.
Read more about the fund:
TSIs across Scotland are managing this fund for the Scottish Government.
Find out about eligibility and local application processes by contacting your local TSI or visiting their website – TSI Scotland Network page.
All local application processes for 2024/25 funding will be live on Monday 30 September 2024.
To access the funded projects or find out about other local groups or activities to support your wellbeing, visit the ALISS website.
New voting rights for people with lived experience who sit on Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) comes into force on 1 September 2026. The change applies
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