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Read the latest news on our work and wider social care policy in Scotland.
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28 October 2024Our latest Annual Report
Today we published our most recent Annual Report, sharing highlights from our work over the past year. Covering the period April 2023 – March 2024, the report includes details of…
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10 October 2024Recruiting user testers for online search tools
Can you help us make it easier for people to find support with SDS, and training for Personal Assistants? We are currently working on two online search tools: Redeveloping the…
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3 October 2024Upcoming changes to PVG for Personal Assistants – what you need to know
A new law will come into force in April 2025 that will make it a legal requirement for Personal Assistants employed through Self-directed Support to join the PVG scheme. Disclosure…
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19 September 2024SDSS’ response to the National Care Service Bill Stage 2
Self Directed Support Scotland have today published our response to the call for evidence on proposed amendments to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. The Bill, which was first introduced…
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9 September 2024Report published on Post-legislative Scrutiny of Self-Directed Support
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has today published its final report summarising the evidence it has collected during the process of scrutinising the Social Care (Self-directed…
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27 August 2024Scottish Government publishes analysis of Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill Consultation
The Scottish Government has recently published their analysis of the responses they received from the consultation on the introduction of a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. The consultation process…
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7 August 2024Report published on data around Personal Assistants
The Scottish Government have published a report looking into sources of data on Personal Assistants. Developing the Personal Assistant workforce has been a focus of the national Personal Assistant Programme…
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7 August 2024New research published on Personal Assistants’ wellbeing
Researchers from IMPACT (Improving Adult Care Together) have for the past year been looking at the wellbeing of Personal Assistants in Scotland. The work, which is part of the national…
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25 June 2024Scottish Parliament hears evidence on the implementation of Self-directed Support
Throughout June, the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has been hearing evidence from across the sector on the implementation of Self-directed Support. The hearings have formed part…
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30 May 2024Brokerage Award deadline extended
Due to increased interest, the application deadline for this year’s delivery of the Community Brokerage Award has been extended until 14 June 2024. The course, which starts in September 2024…
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18 May 2024Revised SDS Standards published
Social Work Scotland have announced the publication of the newly revised SDS Standards. The Standards describe what good Self-directed Support looks like, and aim to support best practice and the…
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3 May 2024Independent Living Fund Scotland re-opens for new applications
On 3 May the Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland officially re-opened for new applications. The ILF provides funding support for disabled people in Scotland, and it is hoped that in…