Training and support for SDSS members

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17 June 2025

Everything you wanted to know about SDS but were afraid to ask

A workshop that will explore what Self Directed Support is, how it works in practice and how people can access the support that they need. There will be a focus…

17 June 2025

Everything you wanted to know about SDS but were afraid to ask

A workshop that will explore what Self Directed Support is, how it works in practice and how people can access the support that they need. There will be a focus…

17 June 2025

Everything you wanted to know about SDS but were afraid to ask

A workshop that will explore what Self Directed Support is, how it works in practice and how people can access the support that they need. There will be a focus…

17 June 2025

Guardianship, Power of Attorney and the employment of family members as PAs

As people struggle to find the support they need in their local area, or have very specific support needs, some people might consider employing a family member as their Personal…

17 June 2025

Guardianship, Power of Attorney and the employment of family members as PAs

As people struggle to find the support they need in their local area, or have very specific support needs, some people might consider employing a family member as their Personal…

17 June 2025

Applying Eligibility Criteria to people’s Individual Circumstances

Every Local Authority can set their own eligibility criteria for social care support, for both adult and children’s services. Local Authorities can also describe their eligibility criteria in different ways….

17 June 2025

Applying Eligibility Criteria to people’s Individual Circumstances

Every Local Authority can set their own eligibility criteria for social care support, for both adult and children’s services. Local Authorities can also describe their eligibility criteria in different ways….

17 June 2025

Children, Young People, GIRFEC and Self Directed Support

For children, young people and their families, the approach to identifying and meeting children’s needs is called Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC). This provides a structure for professionals…

17 June 2025

Children, Young People, GIRFEC and Self Directed Support

For children, young people and their families, the approach to identifying and meeting children’s needs is called Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC). This provides a structure for professionals…

17 June 2025

What is Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE) and how will it work?

GIRFE is Scotland’s most recent approach to designing and delivering public services for young people and adults. This workshop will explore the underlying principles of GIRFE and how this has…

17 June 2025

What is Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE) and how will it work?

GIRFE is Scotland’s most recent approach to designing and delivering public services for young people and adults. This workshop will explore the underlying principles of GIRFE and how this has…

18 June 2025

Using a Participation Request to address local SDS Implementation Issues

It can sometimes be difficult to identify a way to support people with a local issue relating to the implementation of SDS. The Community Empowerment Act enables people to make…

18 June 2025

Using a Participation Request to address local SDS Implementation Issues

It can sometimes be difficult to identify a way to support people with a local issue relating to the implementation of SDS. The Community Empowerment Act enables people to make…

18 June 2025

Good Practise in Hospital Discharge for supported people and unpaid carers

One of the key times that a person might need support to enable them to live well and safely at home, is when they are looking to leave hospital after…

18 June 2025

Good Practise in Hospital Discharge for supported people and unpaid carers

One of the key times that a person might need support to enable them to live well and safely at home, is when they are looking to leave hospital after…

26 June 2025

Supporting Autistic people to access Self Directed Support

Supporting Autistic people to access Self Directed Support We’re excited to share details of a training course especially developed for SDSS members. (PLEASE NOTE: This event is taking place over…