Our new peer support group for Personal Assistants starts at 11am on Thursday 15th August and is for anyone employed as a PA in West Dunbartonshire. For more information email [email protected]

Join our team and create positive change in the lives of disabled people every day! We're recruiting for a SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT LEAD - overseeing LCiL's support services and contributing to org strategic planning and decision making. INFO/APPLY: lothiancil.org.uk/sdl

We are excited to share the launch of the Accessing Support Without SDS e-module as part of the Understanding Self-directed Support Series. For more information and to explore, please visit: ow.ly/ZwFq50SgXNO #CarersWeek #UnpaidCarers #Carers

One of our 2023-24 #IMPACTDemonstrators was focused on improving the wellbeing of Personal Assistants to disabled people in Scotland Led by Rhiann McLean and Richard Brunner, the project worked with the PA Programme Board (Self Directed Support Scotland) Today we are sharing the findings and

📢 Join our free online workshop: "Know Your Options" on Aug 13th at 9:30 AM! 🌟 Learn about Self-Directed Support (SDS). Perfect for carers, those with long-term health conditions or disabilities, and anyone working with them. 🔗Sign up now: bit.ly/3YwspTn

Could you support someone in your community who needs a bit of extra help? Working as a Personal Assistant is flexible, rewarding, and you don’t need formal qualifications. Find PA roles with a range of hours in your local area on My Job Scotland: qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

We're pleased to announce new exclusive training for members - Supporting Autistic People to Access Self-directed Support. Developed by Autistic Knowledge Development CIC, the training is delivered over 2 sessions 31 Oct + 14 Nov. SDSS members can book discounted spaces now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-a…

Today we have published a report on disabled children and young people’s experiences of social work services. Our aim in carrying out this review was to learn and understand more about disabled children and young people’s views and experiences of the support they received from

🔊The Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care is seeking to appoint 2 board members to the ILF Board to work with us on improving outcomes for disabled people across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Click below for more info and how to apply 👇 bit.ly/4cwGROp

Are you looking for work that’s... 📍Local ⏰Flexible ❤️Rewarding? Why not work as a Personal Assistant, and support someone in your community to live their best life? Take a look at the roles available near you: qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

If you like to help people, have you thought about doing it for a job? Lots of people in your local area need a bit of extra help with everyday life. Check out Personal Assistant jobs near you to see how you could help someone live their life, their way: qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

Looking for a more rewarding career? Become a Personal Assistant and support someone to live their best life. qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

Great to see @neilcgrey at AWI! AWI deliver much needed advocacy services for people using social care, helping them have choice and control over their support. Learn more ➡️ inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/support-i… Inspiring Scotland

Do you want to find out more about how Equality Impact Assessments can play a role in improving Self-directed Support? Join us for an online workshop to explore the topic on Tuesday 10 September. Remember, SDSS members can access discounted tickets! eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-imp…

“Being a Personal Assistant is about using your time, energy, skills and experience to help someone to have a good life. It’s incredibly rewarding.” Could you be like Michael and support someone to live their best life? Find PA roles near you: qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

.Scottish Government #DisabilityEqualityPlan lacks ambition, meaningful actions or commitments needed to improve disabled lives blighted by #Poverty #Trauma #Inequality Disabled people are dying sooner, younger & living lives of inequality / exclusion. How many more funerals does it take?

“The role of a PA is very rewarding. It’s about helping someone to achieve their own goals and do what they want to do.” Could you be like Helen and support someone to live their best life? Find PA roles near you: qrco.de/PersonalAssist…

Our latest report highlights shortcomings hampering fair and equitable implementation of self-directed support. Learn more about our post-legislative scrutiny of the Self-Directed Support Act 2013: ow.ly/xA8H50TiCLs Read the report: ow.ly/8J4b50TiCMv

Do you want to better support people to access appropriate social care budgets? Join us for an online workshop to explore the topic on Wednesday 25th September at 10am. Remember, SDSS members can access discounted tickets! eventbrite.co.uk/e/funding-allo…

We have today published our response to Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for evidence on proposed amendments to the National Care Service Bill. Read our full response: sdsscotland.org.uk/news/sdss-resp…