Self-directed Support guidance published

Self-directed Support guidance published

Providers and Personalisation (P&P) have published a guidance document to illustrate the duties in the Social Care (Self-directed Support) Scotland Act 2013.

The document explains how SDS should apply to different groups, including:

  • People who are homeless
  • People with convictions
  • Children and young people

The guide also highlights the role of commissioning in supporting sustainability for different types of support and services under SDS.

The view the Guide to SDS Act and how it applies to different groups and services 2017 please see below:

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