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 a sensory impairment who accesses, wants to access, or who has been refused access to SDS or social care. There are two ways to get […]
Read MoreHelp shape the re-opening of the Independent Living Fund
The Scottish Independent Living Fund was created in 2015 following the closure of the UK Independent Living Fund, and is designed to support individuals who have complex disabilities to live independently. Since 2015 the fund has been closed to new applicants, but it was announced in September 2023 that the fund will re-open in April […]
Read MorePA newsletter – December 2023
The latest edition of imPAct – the newsletter for Personal Assistants across Scotland, has been published. You can read the latest edition here: https://createsend.com/t/d-7C4D2BFA4E5284232540EF23F30FEDED Sign up to receive the newsletter direct to your inbox below: Sign up to imPAct – the newsletter for Personal Assistants in Scotland Name * Email * Subscribe
Read MoreMy PA Day: Jon
I am Jon, in my mid 70s and have been a care assistant and PA for over 20 years combined. Currently I’m working as a PA supporting Allen who lives in the Scottish Borders. Allen is in his mid 50s, has multiple serious health issues and is registered blind. He also has a wicked sense […]
Read MoreLatest developments in National Care Service
The Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd MSP, has given an update to the Scottish Parliament on the latest moves towards developing a National Care Service for Scotland. In a letter to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, the Minister outlines the proposed changes to the original Bill that […]
Read MorePA Employers and Personal Assistants sought to shape work on wellbeing
A new project aimed at improving the wellbeing of Personal Assistants in Scotland is seeking PAs and PA Employers to join expert groups to guide the work. The project also aims to support the mutual relationship between PA Employers and PAs. It is being run by IMPACT (Improving Adult Social Care Together), a UK-wide project that […]
Read MoreSDSS AGM 2023: round up
Our Annual General Meeting this year saw more than 80 people from our member organisations and across the sector get together to hear the latest updates on Self Directed Support, Scottish social care policy, and share learning in a series of workshops. SDS Scotland CEO Donald Macleod shared highlights from our work over the past […]
Read MoreNext steps for national PA training framework
The development of a National Training Framework for Personal Assistants and their Employers has taken a step forward, with a survey now complete and its results informing the development of the next phase of the project. The national survey was carried out in September, to find out Employers and Personal Assistants’ views around training. More […]
Read MoreNew project will map the quality of Independent SDS Support in Scotland
SDS Scotland is undertaking a new piece of research to look into the quality of Independent Support in Scotland. Independent Support is provided by organisations across the country to help people navigate Self-Directed Support (SDS). The research is interested in finding out about the experiences of people who have used (or tried to use) Independent […]
Read MoreRecommendations made on inspection and regulation in social care
An independent review looking at the inspection and regulation of social care in Scotland has published a report into its findings. The Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation (IRISR) was led by Dame Sue Bruce and has been conducted over the past year. Its aim was to look at current systems of regulation and […]
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