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Updated 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 provide them with an overarching structure for further implementation of the SDS approach and principles.  They also provide Independent Support Organisations with a framework for […]

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Development of the 12th Standard for Good SDS – discussion sessions

Discussion Sessions for SDS Scotland Members This is your invitation to the discussion about the 12th Standard for Good SDS. This is described as: ‘Standard 12. Funding Availability, Budget Calculation and Flexibility of Spend For people to be able to live as they wish and enjoy their human rights, flexibility is afforded as to how, […]

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SDS National Voice 2021: The quality approach

You can now secure your place for our 2021 SDS National Voice conference, with special ‘early bird’ tickets available. We’re delighted to confirm that our annual National Voice conference will be taking place on Wednesday 17 March 2021. This year, following COVID-19 advice and guidance, the event will take place online, however you’ll still have […]

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Reflecting on our 2020 AGM: Paving the way

This year, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, our AGM went virtual with over 80 members (and non-members) joining us on the day.  The event, on Thursday 12 November, was an opportunity to discuss the work of Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) over the last 12 months, highlight key achievements and challenges, and for members to have a say about […]

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Consultation Session on Standards for SDS

Have your say on the development of Standards for Self-directed Support Social Work Scotland is leading the work to develop Standards for Self-directed Support (SDS) that will apply throughout Scotland. These Standards are to be implemented by all Scottish Local Authorities and will form part of the work of the Independent Review of Adult Social […]

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Have your say – Development of SDS Standards

It is widely acknowledged that the implementation of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 has been variable across Scotland with the Adult Social Care Reform Programme seeking to redress this. The terms of reference for the recently announced Independent Review of Adult Social Care reflect that this remains a priority. Since November 2019 […]

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