Below are the latest news and updates from Self Directed Support Scotland that we thought members may find useful.
PA Employer Handbook launched
An update of the Personal Assistant (PA) Employer Handbook has been launched by Self Directed Support Scotland , first published by the Scottish Government in 2014.
With the handbook, potential and current PA employers, social work professionals and Independent Support Organisations can learn more about what makes a good employer and what a PA employer’s role and responsibilities are. [vc_btn title=”Find out more and view the Handbook here” color=”info” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdsscotland.org.uk%2Fpa-employer-handbook-launched%2F”]PA bonus portal now open
Personal Assistants (PAs) can now apply for their bonus of up to £500 from Scot Gov, as a thank you for their tremendous work during the pandemic. [vc_btn title=”Find out more and apply here” color=”info” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdsscotland.org.uk%2Fpa-bonus%2F”] Scottish 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. We look forward to seeing how our members can input into the design of a National Care Service.[vc_btn title=”Find out more ” color=”info” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdsscotland.org.uk%2Fscottish-government-pledge-to-deliver-national-care-service%2F”]Self-directed support: ten years on
It has been ten years since the Scottish Government produced the first national strategy for SDS and Iriss has released a new insight report exploring the background and development of SDS.[vc_btn title=”Read the insights report” color=”info” size=”lg” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sdsscotland.org.uk%2Fself-directed-support-ten-years-on%2F”]
