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Our work

Our work fits into five main themes, each of which contribute to our overall mission and strategic aims.

National SDS Collaboration

Scotland’s largest and most diverse network of people working to improve the implementation of Self-directed Support.

SDS Improvement Plan, 2023 – 2027

Local strategy development

Developing the Community Brokerage Model in Scotland

Community brokerage is a way of working which encourages communities and individuals to be resilient and exercise choice and control.

Research into independent SDS support in Scotland

Training and support for SDS Scotland members

SDS Handbook

Scotland's dedicated website guiding people on all aspects of Self-directed Support

SDS Forum

My Support My Choice Research

Personal Assistant Programme Board

Bringing together employers, PAs, government and other stakeholders to improve the recognition of and support for PAs

Improving national data on Personal Assistants

Promoting the role of PA and supporting recruitment

A national framework to support employers with PA training

PA Employer Handbook

Personal Assistant Handbook

SDS and autism

Work to remove barriers to accessing SDS for autistic people

SDS for people living with dementia

SDS for people who use substances