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We link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support

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Self Directed Support Scotland

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14 November 2024

SDSS AGM 2024: round up

Our Annual General Meeting this year saw more than 80 people from our member organisations and across the sector get together to learn about the work we’ve been doing over…

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14 November 2024

Scottish Government Confirms Extension to National Care Service Stage 2 Bill Process

Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, has written to stakeholders on the 14th of November to confirm that the Stage 2 consideration of the National Care…

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14 November 2024

Research shows value of independent SDS support

New research published by Self Directed Support Scotland has demonstrated the value people place on having independent help to access social care support. The By My Side research, conducted over…

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