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Next steps for national PA training framework

The development of a National Training Framework for Personal Assistants and their Employers has taken a step forward, with a survey now complete and its results informing the development of the next phase of the project. The national survey was carried out in September, to find out Employers and Personal Assistants’ views around training. More […]

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Employers and PAs invited to share views on PA training

SDSS is inviting people who employ Personal Assistants, and PAs themselves, to give their views on what training they feel would be beneficial to PAs. A short online survey has been created to ask about, among other things: what types of training would be most useful (eg. online, in person) what training topics would be […]

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Free online health and social care courses launched

SDSS member the Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN) have launched a series of new online distance learning courses covering a range of health and social care topics. The courses are free to anyone who fits the following criteria: Aged 16+ as of 31 August 2022 Lived in the EU for 3+ years Not in full […]

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National PA Training Framework

National PA Training Framework Self Directed Support Scotland is developing a National Personal Assistant Training Framework. The project has arisen from the PA Programme Board, which is developing the support available to PAs, and working to ensure PAs are recognised within the wider social care workforce. The project will see two Developers work with PA Employers, […]

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Civil Rights First Training Survey: Tell us what you’d like included

A training opportunity for all members SDS Scotland are now planning to develop a training programme for members during 2022 – 2023. One of the opportunities we would like to offer comes from an organisation called Civil Rights First. Civil Rights First is a FREE advice and advocacy service to all citizens, on a range […]

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SDS Scotland Members Training for 2021 – 2022

Book you place now! Participation Requests and SDS The Community Empowerment Act provides an opportunity for community groups, organisations and ‘communities of interest’ to request the start of a formal process to look at a local issue of concern. This could relate to any aspect of the implementation of Self Directed Support in your area. […]

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Future training opportunities

With members at the heart of what we do, SDS Scotland will be offering a diverse and relevant training programme to members this year. These will include training sessions on: Making Participation Requests under the Community Empowerment Act Getting it Right for every Child (GiRFEC) and Self-directed Support Setting up and using a Salesforces database […]

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Training for Carers of people with Dementia from Age Scotland

Training now available to carers of people with dementia Age Scotland are currently offering a range of free training to carers of people with Dementia. You can find details of the training below with links to book places. Dementia Carers’ Rights They currently have a number of courses related to Dementia Carers’ Rights and will […]

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New Members Training for 2021

Upcoming Training Opportunities for Members in 2021 Equality: Disability Equality Training (DET) Disability Equality Training has been developed by disabled people to address the experience of disability and its impact. The aim of DET is to enable people to understand the effects of disability, identify changes in work practices and plan strategies to implement change, […]

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Carers Rights Day

Thursday 26 November is Carers Rights Day, which aims to bring organisations together to help carers know their rights and learn more about the help and support they’re entitled to. Did you know that there is a Carers Act which enhances the rights of carers in Scotland, and that carers can also be entitled to […]

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