Category: News
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…
National plan sets out roadmap to improve training for Personal Assistant Employers and PAs
A new national plan has set out what needs to happen in Scotland to improve access to training for people who employ Personal Assistants. The plan is about the training…
A new home for Personal Assistant vacancies in Scotland
My Job Scotland is Scotland’s job website for the public and third sector, and one of the most visited recruitment sites in Scotland. And now, it’s also home to a dedicated…
Have you had help to sort out your social care support?
Complete the By My Side survey now: qrco.de/bymysidesurvey We are doing a research project called By My Side, all about the support people get when they need help to…
Latest Personal Assistant workforce survey findings published
The findings of the second Personal Assistant workforce survey have been published, giving an insight into the PA workforce in Scotland, what motivates and challenges them. Almost 800 PAs…
Programme announced for SDS National Voice 2024 conference
We are pleased to announce the programme for this year’s SDS National Voice conference, taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Thursday 28 March. SDS National Voice is…
SDSS response to post-legislative scrutiny of SDS Act
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is currently undertaking an inquiry into how well the Self-directed Support legislation has worked since it came into force in…
Research into SDS information for people with sensory impairments
The Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland are doing research into accessible information about Self-directed Support (SDS) for people with sensory impairments. They’d like to hear from any adult with…