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Read the latest news on our work and wider social care policy in Scotland.
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29 October 2020Face Covering Exemption Card launched
Self Directed Support Scotland is pleased to share that the Scottish Government’s recently announced Face Covering Exemption Card has been launched today, 29 October 2020. We know that many people,…
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23 October 2020‘Paving the way’ – SDSS AGM 2020
Thursday 12 November 10am – 10:30am Members only 10:30am – 12:30pm Open to all ‘Paving the way’ is Self Directed Support Scotland’s (SDSS) first major online event which features our…
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23 October 2020Applying Legislation and Guidance to local SDS Implementation Issues
Supporting people to deal with SDS implementation issues in Scotland Many people still face very specific issues when trying to access and make use of Self-directed Support (SDS) in their…
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16 October 2020New Guidance: Adult Social Care Building-based Day Services
Guidance designed to support safe re-opening and delivery of building-based day services for adults The Scottish Government has issued Guidance to support the safe reopening of Day Services for Adults….
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15 October 2020My Support, My Choice
My Support, My Choice (MSMC) includes vital evidence, analysis and recommendations for improvement to SDS in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on people’s experiences. My Support, My Choice:…
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15 October 2020Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020: Information Session
Learn about the new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020: The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act came into law on 14 July 2020 and will change some aspects of the criminal records scheme….
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12 October 2020Findings from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published research demonstrating that “a considerable proportion of people who use social care support at home have experienced either a reduction or complete withdrawal…
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8 October 2020Face mask exemption card announced
Earlier this week, the Scottish Government announced a face mask exemption card for people with health conditions which make it difficult for them to wear a mask. You can read…
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24 September 2020Derek Feeley responds to social care review questions
Last week, some of our members submitted questions to Derek Feeley, chair of the independent review of adult social care, as part of the ALLIANCE’s annual conference. They asked how…
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22 September 2020BIHR Reports on COVID-19 and Human Rights of people needing social care support
BIHR Reports on the Impact of of the Government’s response to the Covid-19 for the human rights of people with care and support needs. The British Institute of Human Rights…
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18 September 2020Welcome to our new SDSS Chief Executive
We are pleased to welcome Donald Macleod, our new SDSS Chief Executive, who joined us at the end of August (2020). Donald brings over 27 years of experience in social care, in a range of senior management and…
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18 September 2020Introducing our Communications and Policy Manager
Earlier this month (September 2020), our team grew as we welcomed Michael Pillans in the role of Communications and Policy Manager. Coming from a background in private, public and third sector marketing…