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20 November 2019New training and development opportunity with in Control Scotland: ‘Working Together for Change’
Collegues at in Control Scotland have developed a new training and development programme about people being in control and directing their own support. The ‘Working Together…
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20 November 2019Call for participants! ‘Costing Good SDS’ research project.
Do you currently receive SDS? Are you considering SDS? Or, do you care for someone who receives SDS? We want to know about your experiences! Self…
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7 November 2019SDSS AGM 2019: Programme launched.
SDSS are delighted to launch the he final programme for the SDSS AGM 2019 which is now available here. There are still a few place remaining for SDSS…
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19 September 2019Brexit planning: SDSS members and PA employers.
The Scottish Government understands that social care providers will already have undertaken contingency planning and resilience development steps to prepare for possible EU Exit disruptions. However, there is no clear…
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12 September 2019Have your say on the future of ILF!
Back in 2015, when the closure of the UK ILF was imminent, there was a lot of anxiety amongst disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations and third sector organisations about what this would…
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10 September 2019Applications open for Partners in Policymaking 2019/20.
Partners in Policymaking’ is an internationally recognised leadership development programme for parents of disabled children (up to the age of 18) and for disabled adults, including people with learning difficulties,…
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4 September 2019Programme for Government 2019-20: What does this mean for SDS?
Scottish Government recently launched the new Programme for Government 2019-20 ‘Protecting Scotland’s future’ which can be accessed here. The programme covers a range of policy areas, key commitments relevant to…
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1 August 2019Potential funding opportunity for members: Wee Grants for Wee Groups.
The Robertson Trust have recently launched a pilot grant ‘Wee Grants for Wee Groups’ which may interest SDSS members. The fund is available to both charities and constituted groups and…
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26 July 2019Potential funder, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
About the Social Change fund The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation has a fund focused on projects working towards social change, with three main funding priorities: • Participation – marginalised and…
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18 July 2019Revised guidance on charging for residential accommodation: July 2019.
The Scottish Government has released updated guidance on charging for residential accommodation, effective as of the 28th June 2019. Access the guidance here.
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18 July 2019Technology Enabled Care: Tests of Change 2019/20
TEC: Tests of Change 2019/20 The Technology Enabled Care Programme Team are inviting applicants to participate in their 2019/20 Tests of Change initiative. Last year there was a very strong…
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5 July 2019Disclosure bill update.
The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 12 June 2019. A copy of the bill can be found on the Scottish Parliament website here. The bill…