The impact of welfare reform in 2014 Survey

SCVO is currently looking at the effect of welfare reform on organisations and service users and their communities. Following on from our 2013 welfare mapping report we're now speaking to groups to look at the impact of welfare reform at a local level across Scotland.

We've already been talking to many local organisations in different areas around Scotland, but we would appreciate hearing your perspective too.

Please complete this short survey by 3 October and tell us if the welfare reforms have affected your organisation and your service users.

1.Name of organisation or project

2.Main area of operation

If you work with a national organisation please select 'Scotland-wide' unless you are responding for a specific area/project.

Other (please specify)

3.Roughly what size is your organisation / project?

No paid staff

1-4 staff

5-24 staff

25+ staff

4.Over the last year, have you seen demand for your services increase or decrease as a result of welfare reform?

Decreased significantly

Decreased a little

Stayed the same

Increased a little

Increased significantly

If you know the % change in demand please give below:

In relation to your response to the demand question please describe the impact on your service users and organisation. We are also interested in your thoughts on potential solutions and the help you might need.

5.What impact is welfare reform having on your clients / service users?

6.What impact is welfare reform having on your organisation?

7.Solutions: what might help your service users / community? What might help your organisation?

8.Solutions: How could the Scottish Government, your local authority, or other third sector organisations help you?

9.Finally, has your organisation produced any research we can reference, or is there a piece of research you think would be particularly useful? If so, please outline below or Email Us with any reports or links.

10.Your response may be used in our report, but we will not cite your organisation's name without prior consent. If you are happy to be contacted by one of the researchers, please provide your name and contact details.