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25 October 2021Experiences of SDS in Dumfries and Galloway
Register for the feedback event here. Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) have published their latest ‘My Support, My Choice’ report,…
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20 October 2021Getting it right for PAs
SDSS Chief Executive, Donald Macleod, has written an opinion piece for the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE). In his blog post, ‘Future of Social Care – Getting…
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19 October 2021Equality Advisory Support Service
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS) Helpline on Equality and Human Rights The helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights, across England, Scotland and Wales….
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19 October 2021Accountability and the Implementation of SDS
Accountability and the Implementation of SDS: Complaints, redress, and human rights principles in practice (October 2021) In Control Scotland and the University of Strathclyde have published new research exploring…
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15 October 2021Feedback from the PA workshops
Following the three Matter of Focus facilitated workshops for Personal Assistants (PAs) and employers, as part of the PA Programme Board, a feedback meeting will take place on Thursday 25…
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1 October 2021SDSS AGM 2021 – register now
We’re inviting representatives and guests of our membership to join us on Tuesday 30 November for our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by a series of Self-directed Support (SDS)…
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1 October 2021Reasonable adjustments for schools in a time of pandemic
The Additional Support Needs Blog Iain Nisbet: reasonable adjustments in schools in a time of pandemic The article explores the effects of the pandemic on the duty to make reasonable…
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1 October 2021Budgeting for Outcomes and Fair Work with CCPS
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) Event ‘Budgeting for Outcomes and Fair Work’ Date: 27 October Time: 10am -1pm The Independent Review of Adult Social Care…
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23 September 2021Experiences of SDS in South Lanarkshire
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) have published a report exploring the experiences of people who access or wish to access…
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22 September 2021Join our National Care Service consultation
We’re collating a response to the Scottish Government’s National Care Service consultation and are inviting members to contribute to a collective submission. Many of our members have been involved in…
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8 September 2021SDS Scotland Members Training for 2021 – 2022
Book you place now! Participation Requests and SDS The Community Empowerment Act provides an opportunity for community groups, organisations and ‘communities of interest’ to request the start of a formal…
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6 September 2021Personal Assistant Programme Board
Workshop opportunities for Personal Assistants (PAs) and employers. SDS Scotland is supporting the work of the Personal Assistant (PA) Programme Board, which aims to identify potential solutions to ensure that…