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SDS National Voice 2021 – Programme
We’re excited to announce our full programme for our 2021 SDS National Voice: The quality approach. You can access the programme here. And, if you’ve not already, secure your place…
SILC’s Letter to the Human Rights Taskforce
As part of the Scottish Independent Living Coalition (SILC), we’re asking for the Co-Chairs of the National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership to build the principles of the United Nations…
Join our Board of Trustees
Are you an advocate for the Independent Living Movement in Scotland? If you support the philosophy of Independent Living and champion quality social care delivery, then we’d love to hear…
Confirmed workshops for SDS National Voice 2021
The 2021 SDS National Voice conference on Wednesday 17 March will focus on quality and closing the implementation gap between SDS policy and practice. In addition to hearing from key…
New Briefing Calls for Incorporation of Right to Independent Advocacy in Scotland
Putting Independent Advocacy at the heart of the new human rights statutory framework in Scotland A new briefing, published by the Human Rights Consortium Scotland and Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance…
Donald Macleod joins IRISS FM to discuss My Support, My Choice
A new podcast on My Support, My Choice featuring SDSS Chief Executive, Donald Macleod and Lucy Mulvagh, Director of Policy and Communications at the ALLIANCE, is now available. As part…
Manifesto for Equality Now (Holyrood 2021)
Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) launches Manifesto for Equality GDA have published their manifesto for Equality, which asks mainstream political parties to consider the needs and rights of disabled people in…
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – Guide for enrolled bodies
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, a Handy Guide for Enrolled Bodies A really handy Guide for Enrolled Bodies has been produced by Disclosure Scotland and Volunteer Scotland. The guide has been…
A farewell to SDSS Chair, Florence Garabedian
After a dedicated 14 years of influencing the direction, work and governance of Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS), our Chair, Florence Garabedian, will be stepping aside from her role as…
LGBT+ People’s Experiences of SDS
This LGBT+ History Month (February 2021), it’s important we recognise LGBT+ people’s experiences of Self-directed Support (SDS) and how to improve them. My Support, My Choice As part of our…
SDS National Voice 2021: The quality approach
You can now secure your place for our 2021 SDS National Voice conference, with special ‘early bird’ tickets available. We’re delighted to confirm that our annual National Voice conference will…
Manifesto for Change: 10 Priorities for Disabled People in Scotland
Disability Equality Scotland’s Manifesto for Change: Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2021, Disability Equality Scotland have produced a Manifesto for Change that they would like to see…
Time to Talk Day 2021
Our mental health is as important as our physical health and, now more than ever, conversations must be had to help reduce stigma and support those with poor mental health….
Consultation on the new Adult Disability Payment Benefit in Scotland
Give your views on the new benefit replacing PIP for disabled people in Scotland The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Adult Disability…
New Funding Opportunity in South Scotland
Participatory Grant Funding Opportunity in South Scotland Are you a group or organisation based or working in the South of Scotland? If yes, then the National Lottery Community Fund South…