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23 September 2022Personal Assistant Newsletter September 2022
Download this PA Programme Newsletter – September 2022 Editor’s welcome Donald Macleod, Chief Executive, SDSS This is the third newsletter specifically for Personal Assistants to let you know about the…
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13 September 2022Updated SDS standards published
The Scottish Government’s framework of standards for the implementation of Self-directed Support have recently been updated to include a 12th standard. The standards are written specifically for local authorities, to…
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12 September 2022New faces at SDS Scotland
SDS Scotland has recently welcomed two new faces to the team! Kayleigh Hirst has joined us as our new Communications Manager, while Julia Lawrence has been appointed Information Officer. Kayleigh…
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29 July 2022Report is out: First Annual Personal Assistant Workforce Survey
Thank you to everyone who responded to the first annual Personal Assistant (PA) survey. The online survey, responded to by 912 people across every Scottish local authority area which was…
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10 June 2022The National Care Service: the bill and how service design will progress
Yesterday’s meeting of the Scottish Government Personal Assistant Programme Board, provided further insight into the progression of the National Care Service Bill, due to introduced to Parliament later this month. …
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8 June 2022Personal Assistant Newsletter June 2022
Download this PA Programme Newsletter – June 2022 Editor’s welcome Donald Macleod, Chief Executive, SDSS This is the second of a series of newsletters to let you know about the…
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3 June 2022Annual PA Workforce Survey – Analysis Underway
Following meetings to update on the first Annual PA Workforce Survey and fairly imminent production of a preliminary report and analysis, below is an outline of existing thoughts on themes…
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9 April 2022Personal Assistant Newsletter March 2022
Download The Personal Assistant Newsletter March 2022 Editor’s welcome Donald Macleod, Chief Executive, SDSS This is the first of a series of newsletters to let you know about some exciting work…
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29 March 2022Minister Letter: PA Programme Board Actions
A letter from the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Kevin Stewart MSP outlining PA Programme Board actions went out today to the 5,000 strong cohort of Personal Assistants…
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9 March 2022New listing for Personal Assistants Jobs across Scotland
A new opportunity to advertise PA roles across Scotland My Job Scotland have now created a listing for Personal Assistant jobs across Scotland that are being advertised by local organisations….
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9 March 2022Developing the Personal Assistant Handbook: looking for PA involvement
Looking for PAs to share their story and make a Video Case Study SDS Scotland are developing a Personal Assistant Handbook for all PAs across Scotland. This will be a…
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9 March 2022New Updated Guidance from Scottish Government of SDS during Pandemic
Guidance reinforces need for increased flexibility for SDS during the Pandemic The Guidance covers both children and adult services. The aim of the Guidance is to: ‘. . . ensure…