Membership
As a membership organisation, we bring together those who share our vision and values, to amplify our collective voice.
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Our Members
17
Disabled People's Organisations
13
Independent SDS Support Organisations
8
Carers' centres
7
Advocacy services
4
Peer support groups
23
Other third sector organisations
SDSS Members
Our member organisations cover all of Scotland and include:
- Independent Support Organisations
- Disabled People’s Organisations
- Carers’ Centres
- Peer support groups
- Advocacy services
- Services for Personal Assistant Employers
- Third sector organisations whose work touches on social care support.
Benefits of Membership
By joining us, you’ll be joining a community working together to promote Self-directed Support across Scotland.
You’ll also have access to other member benefits, including:
- bespoke organisation support
- training on emerging areas of SDS practice
- opportunities to contribute to national consultations and policy development
- regular updates and news from across the sector
- opportunities to showcase your work to our network
- discounted rates to attend our training and events.
Case Study: Borders SDS Forum
Find out how we supported our member organisation the Borders SDS Forum to develop and grow.
Types of Membership
We have three types of membership - A, B and Associate - find out more below. You do not have to be an incorporated body to be a member of SDSS.
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Type A
Type A members are Disabled People's Organisations (DPOs). A DPO is defined as an organisation where at least 51% of the governing body are either disabled people or/and people who are eligible for social care support.
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Type B
Type B members are community or third sector organisations, which are not DPOs but which help people access SDS and are independent from the Local Authority.
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Associate
Associate members are national, international, local, voluntary or other non-profit organisations which do not meet the criteria for Type A or B membership.
Interested in becoming a member?
If you're interested in joining, tell us a little about yourself. We'll get in touch as soon as we can.