Have you had help to sort out your social care support?
Complete the By My Side survey now: qrco.de/bymysidesurvey We are doing a research project called By My Side, all about the support people get when they need help to navigate and organise social care. There are organisations across Scotland which are independent from the council and can give you help and advice about social […]
Read MoreLatest Personal Assistant workforce survey findings published
The findings of the second Personal Assistant workforce survey have been published, giving an insight into the PA workforce in Scotland, what motivates and challenges them. Almost 800 PAs responded to the survey, which was carried out in April 2023 following a first survey conducted in 2022. This second set of results allows, for […]
Read MorePA Workforce Survey
A key element of the PA Programme Board’s work is the PA Workforce Survey The results of the PA workforce survey inform and influence the work of the Personal Assistants (PA) Programme Board and increase understanding of the PA workforce in Scotland. Self Directed Support Scotland has undertaken two PA workforce surveys and published their […]
Read MoreProgramme announced for SDS National Voice 2024 conference
We are pleased to announce the programme for this year’s SDS National Voice conference, taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Thursday 28 March. SDS National Voice is Scotland’s only national conference dedicated to Self-Directed Support. In 2024 our theme is “A decade of learning”, reflecting the ten years that have passed since […]
Read MoreSDSS response to post-legislative scrutiny of SDS Act
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry into how well the Self-directed Support legislation has worked since it came into force in April 2014. The post-legislative scrutiny process, as it is known, aims to see whether the law is working as intended, to contribute to better regulation, […]
Read MoreResearch into SDS information for people with sensory impairments
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland are doing research into accessible information about Self-directed Support (SDS) for people with sensory impairments. They’d like to hear from any adult with a sensory impairment who accesses, wants to access, or who has been refused access to SDS or social care. There are two ways to get […]
Read MoreHelp shape the re-opening of the Independent Living Fund
The Scottish Independent Living Fund was created in 2015 following the closure of the UK Independent Living Fund, and is designed to support individuals who have complex disabilities to live independently. Since 2015 the fund has been closed to new applicants, but it was announced in September 2023 that the fund will re-open in April […]
Read MorePA newsletter – December 2023
The latest edition of imPAct – the newsletter for Personal Assistants across Scotland, has been published. You can read the latest edition here: https://createsend.com/t/d-7C4D2BFA4E5284232540EF23F30FEDED Sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your inbox below: Sign up to imPAct – the newsletter for Personal Assistants in Scotland Name * Email * Subscribe
Read MoreMy PA Day: Jon
I am Jon, in my mid 70s and have been a care assistant and PA for over 20 years combined. Currently I’m working as a PA supporting Allen who lives in the Scottish Borders. Allen is in his mid 50s, has multiple serious health issues and is registered blind. He also has a wicked sense […]
Read MoreLatest developments in National Care Service
The Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd MSP, has given an update to the Scottish Parliament on the latest moves towards developing a National Care Service for Scotland. In a letter to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, the Minister outlines the proposed changes to the original Bill that […]
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