Enabling people to live well, with support they choose

We link national policy and local experience to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support

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Self Directed Support Scotland

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14 October 2026

Call for People and Organisations to take part in National Personal Assistant Day Activity

The Personal Assistant Programme Board, which is co-chaired by Self Directed Support Scotland and the Scottish Government, is inviting people and organisations across Scotland to get involved in National Personal…

14 October 2026

Introducing the new SDSS Training Programme for 2026–27

Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) is pleased to introduce our new Training Programme for 2026–27, designed to strengthen knowledge, confidence and good practice in Self-directed Support (SDS) across Scotland. Bringing…

9 October 2026

Prioritising Partnership: Highlights from SDS Scotland Mid-Year Stakeholder Event 2026

On Thursday 8 October, Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) welcomed 56 attendees to its online Mid-Year Stakeholder Event 2026, held under the theme ‘Prioritising Partnership’.  The event brought together people…

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