About SACDA

The Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards (SACDA) was set up, in November 1998, to replace the Scottish Sub-Committee of the Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards (ACDA).

SACDA, a non-departmental public body, acts on behalf of Scottish Ministers in deciding which individual medical and dental consultants in the NHS in Scotland should receive distinction awards for outstanding professional work.

SACDA is completely independent of ACCEA (formerly ACDA) which is responsible for the operation of the awards scheme in England and Wales. Close contact between the Chairs and Medical Directors of SACDA and ACCEA has been maintained.

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - FOI(S)A

The Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards (SACDA) is listed as a Scottish public authority under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002; as such it is required under Section 23 to have a publication scheme.

The publication scheme is a complete guide to the information routinely published by SACDA, including; Annual Reports, Minutes, etc., and can be accessed via the side menu entitled FOI(S)A Publication Scheme.