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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Event helps shape plans for a new Disabled People’s Organisation in Argyll and Bute
Disabled people, unpaid carers, community organisations and partners came together in Inveraray and online on Monday 28 September to discuss the possibility of creating a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) for…
SDSS Chief Executive speaks at Health, Care and Sport Committee
Self Directed Support Scotland Chief Executive Donald Macleod gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Care and Sport Committee on Wednesday 9 September. The session brought together organisations representing people…
PVG fee waiver introduced for Personal Assistants
From 1 August 2026, Personal Assistants starting a new role will no longer have to pay for their Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme check, following a new Scottish Government…
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