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Read the latest news on our work and wider social care policy in Scotland.
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22 June 2021Why become an SDSS member?
As we begin our membership renewal process and welcome new memberships, it’s important we know the importance of being a member of Self Directed Support Scotland. Self-directed Support Scotland (SDSS)…
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17 June 2021PA Employer Handbook launched
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) is proud to launch an update of the Personal Assistant (PA) Employer Handbook, first published by the Scottish Government in 2014. https://paemployer.handbook.scot/ With thousands of…
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15 June 2021Get ready for Membership Renewal Week
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) represents organisations that are run by and for disabled people and/ or deliver independent Self-directed Support (SDS) information and support across all parts of Scotland….
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9 June 2021Making caring visible and valued
This week (7 – 13 June 2021) is Carers Week and an opportunity to raise awareness of caring, highlight challenges faced by unpaid carers and recognise the contribution they make…
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8 June 2021Help shape our AGM
Help shape our AGM In November 2020, we welcomed over 80 members (and non-members) to our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The online event was an opportunity to discuss the work…
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7 June 2021COVID-19 – Social care worker death in service payment
The Scottish Government has improved the guidance and claim process for their COVID-19 Social care worker death in service payment. In July 2020, the Scottish Government published details of the…
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3 June 2021Scottish Government pledge to deliver National Care Service
It is promising to see the Scottish Government commit to creating a National Care Service as recommended in the Feeley review (Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland). The…
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1 June 2021Equally Valued: Equally Connected – ALLIANCE Annual Conference
You can now register for a series of online events as part of the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland’s (ALLIANCE) annual conference, Equally Valued: Equally Connected. From 7 –…
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31 May 2021Dementia Awareness Week 2021
For Dementia Awareness Week 2021, Alzheimer Scotland is reflecting on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people living with dementia, their families and carers. From Monday 31 May…
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17 May 2021Scottish Government bonus for Personal Assistants (PAs) – progress update
The Scottish Government has provided an update on the Personal Assistant (PA) bonus. You can read the letter to PAs here. The Scottish Government has published answers to Frequently Asked…
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13 May 2021Mental health, inclusion and social care
You’re invited to explore mental health, inclusion and social care at the ALLIANCE’s annual conference this June. The experiences of people with lived experience of mental health issues in relation…
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12 May 2021Consultation on funding for independent support sector
Inspiring Scotland is looking for your thoughts on the priorities for funding within the independent support sector. Through their consultation, they aim to gather views on SiRD and the funding…