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Read the latest news on our work and wider social care policy in Scotland.
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15 September 2020Get involved in research on Human Rights and SDS in Scotland
‘Researching the implementation of human rights through social care legislation and practice in Scotland’. A team of researchers from the University of Strathclyde are working with In Control Scotland to…
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10 September 2020Independent review for Scotland’s social care service
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, presented the Scottish Government’s Programme for Scotland 2020-2021 on Tuesday 1 September 2020. The Programme for Government, published every September, sets out the actions the Scottish…
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8 September 2020Health and Sport Committee Looking at Impact of COVID-19 on Social Care
How has Covid-19 impacted on care and support at home in Scotland? The Health and Sport Committee is looking into social care for adults over 18 years. The Committee is looking…
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11 August 2020Report on Disabled People’s experiences during COVID-19
Inclusion Scotland Report Highlights Disabled People’s Experiences during COVID-19 Inclusion Scotland have published a report on Disabled People’s experiences during COVID-19, based on a Survey of 822 disabled people accessing…
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11 August 2020Extension of Funding for Independent SDS Information and Support Services
Scottish Government Extends Funding for SIRD Projects for 12 Months: We are delighted to hear that the Scottish Government has announced the extension of the Support in the Right Direction…
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11 August 2020SAMH Research on Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health
SAMH Research on Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) has launched new research into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on adults with mental health problems….
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11 August 2020CILPK Recruiting for Managers Post in Perth and Kinross
CILPK recruiting for Managers Post to cover Maternity Leave: CILPK is an independent, user led, disability organisation and are looking for a motivated individual to join their organisation to cover…
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11 August 2020Thank you for Renewing Membership for 2020 – 2021
Renewal Highlights Members On-going Needs: Thank you to all the organisations that renewed their membership with SDSS for another year. Your membership packs will be with you shortly. You told…
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10 July 2020Membership Renewals 2021 – 2022: have commenced!
Our primary contacts of member organisations will have received their SDSS Membership Renewal email for 2021 – 2022. We really welcome your continued membership of SDSS for the coming year….
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12 June 2020SDS National voice 2020: videos.
A full programme from the day can be found here, for your reference.
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14 May 2020New Scottish Government COVID-19 guidance on SDS Option 1 and Option 2.
Scottish Government have now published COVID-19 guidance on Option 1 and Option 2 for Local Authorities and Health and Social Care Partnerships. This document will soon be accompanied…
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8 May 2020‘Connecting Scotland’- new programme to support those who are digitally excluded.
On 7th May 2020, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell announced a new £5 million programme will offer an internet connection, training and support, and a laptop or tablet to vulnerable people…