Enabling people to live well, with support they choose
We link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support
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SDSS Chief Executive speaks at Health, Care and Sport Committee
Self Directed Support Scotland Chief Executive Donald Macleod gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Care and Sport Committee on Wednesday 9 September. The session brought together organisations representing people…
PVG fee waiver introduced for Personal Assistants
From 1 August 2026, Personal Assistants starting a new role will no longer have to pay for their Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme check, following a new Scottish Government…
Changes to SDS Direct Payments in Scotland Report Published
Self Directed Support Scotland has now published its “Changes to Self-directed Support Direct Payments in Scotland” report. Donald Macleod (Chief Executive, SDSS), on the report’s publication, said: “Thank you to all those who…
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