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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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A smart tablet with the front cover of SDSS' "Changes to Self-directed Support Direct Payments in Scotland" report displayed, sitting on top of papers with a keyboard and mouse to the left and glasses to the right, on top of a dark marble surface
9 June 2026

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…

14 May 2026

Recruitment to Focus Groups on National Research on Direct Payment Changes in Scotland Opens

Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) is looking for people with experience of Direct Payments (DPs) to take part in short online discussion groups discussing how DPs work in practice, including:  Disabled people  Unpaid carers  Independent Support Organisation Staff  This is an…

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29 April 2026

Scottish Parliament elections 2026: What do party manifestos say about social care?

With the Scottish Parliament elections occurring on Thursday 7 May, all major Scottish political parties have now published their election manifestos.  All parties, except the Scottish National Party, had specific sections in…

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