Category: News
Recruiting user testers for online search tools
Can you help us make it easier for people to find support with SDS, and training for Personal Assistants? We are currently working on two online search tools: Redeveloping the…
Upcoming changes to PVG for Personal Assistants – what you need to know
A new law will come into force in April 2025 that will make it a legal requirement for Personal Assistants employed through Self-directed Support to join the PVG scheme. Disclosure…
SDSS’ response to the National Care Service Bill Stage 2
Self Directed Support Scotland have today published our response to the call for evidence on proposed amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. The Bill, which was first introduced…
Report published on Post-legislative Scrutiny of Self-Directed Support
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has today published its final report summarising the evidence it has collected during the process of scrutinising the Social Care (Self-directed…
Scottish Government publishes analysis of Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has recently published their analysis of the responses they received from the consultation on the introduction of a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. The consultation process…
Report published on data around Personal Assistants
The Scottish Government have published a report looking into sources of data on Personal Assistants. Developing the Personal Assistant workforce has been a focus of the national Personal Assistant Programme…
New research published on Personal Assistants’ wellbeing
Researchers from IMPACT (Improving Adult Care Together) have for the past year been looking at the wellbeing of Personal Assistants in Scotland. The work, which is part of the national…
Scottish Parliament hears evidence on the implementation of Self-directed Support
Throughout June, the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has been hearing evidence from across the sector on the implementation of Self-directed Support. The hearings have formed part…
Brokerage Award deadline extended
Due to increased interest, the application deadline for this year’s delivery of the Community Brokerage Award has been extended until 14 June 2024. The course, which starts in September 2024…
Revised SDS Standards published
Social Work Scotland have announced the publication of the newly revised SDS Standards. The Standards describe what good Self-directed Support looks like, and aim to support best practice and the…
Independent Living Fund Scotland re-opens for new applications
On 3 May the Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland officially re-opened for new applications. The ILF provides funding support for disabled people in Scotland, and it is hoped that in…
Recommendations made for better information around SDS for people with sensory impairments
The ALLIANCE have published a report on people’s experiences of accessible information around Self-directed Support. The research looked at experiences of accessing information about SDS for people who are Deaf,…
Funding announced for independent support
New funding has been announced that will enable people in Scotland who use social care, and their carers, to access independent support, information, advice and advocacy. The Support in the…
Applications open for Community Brokerage Award 2024-25
Applications are now open for the next delivery of the Community Brokerage Award, running from September 2024 to June 2025. The award is a certified course, worth 30 credits at SCQF…
Defining and developing Community Brokerage in Scotland
A new framework has been launched which sets out a national approach to Community Brokerage services in Scotland. Developed as part of the SDS Improvement plan 2023-2027, A Brokerage Framework for Scotland has…