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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Latest News & Project Updates
Increase in the minimum hourly rate for PAs from April 2026
The Scottish Government has announced that the minimum rate of pay for Personal Assistants will increase to £13.45 an hour from April 2026. The increase is part of funding agreed…
SDS National Voice 2026: Key Information for Attendees
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates at our SDS National Voice 2026: Learning and Leading conference, coming up this Wednesday 18 March. Please see some practical information about the conference below: In…
SDSS Launches National Survey on Changes to Direct Payments
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) has launched a new national survey to gather the experiences of staff working in Independent Support Organisations (ISOs), wider charities, and community organisations on how changes…
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