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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A young man who is a Personal Assistant with blue hair is standing outside, linking arms with a woman wearing sunglasses, who is a Personal Assistant Employer
9 November 2026

National PA Day 2026: Celebrating Personal Assistants and Strengthening Our Impact Together

On Friday 13 November 2026, Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) will join organisations, Personal Assistants (PAs) and PA employers across Scotland in celebrating National Personal Assistant Day 2026. SDSS, alongside…

30 October 2026

Communications resources for National PA Day 2026 in Scotland are now available

Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) is pleased to share the National Personal Assistant (PA) Day 2026 Stakeholder Communications Pack, providing ready-to-use resources to help organisations with their own communications activities,…

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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…

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