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