Self-directed Support Library

A handbook for anyone considering employing a Personal Assistant.

This report uses data collected from the My Support, My Choice research project run by Alliance Scotland and SDSS focusing on experiences of people in the Scottish Borders. Report, 58 pages.

Best practice guidance, primarily for use of a public body in Scotland procuring care and support services from external suppliers. Updated to reflect changes that have occurred as a result of the UK's exit from the European Union. Guidance, 80 pages.

A summary of the evidence from policy and scrutiny activity on SDS implementation plus recommendations for the future direction of SDS policy and practice. Research, 18 pages.

A framework of eleven standards written for Local Authorities, agreed by COSLA, to support the implementation of SDS. Guidance, 17 pages.

A small scale learning review to map the approach taken by the Social Work Scotland, Self-directed Support team as part of the development of a national framework for self-directed support. Report, 24 pages.

Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) progress update for the period April 2020 - September 2020. Report, 18 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring the experiences of blind and partially sighted people's experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 59 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring people with learning disabilities' experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 58 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring the experiences of black and minority ethnic people's experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 43 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring people with mental health problems' experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 50 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring people with learning disabilities experiences of SDS and social care. Part of a suite of five thematic reports published separately. Report, 35 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring women's experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 63 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring people's experiences of SDS and Social Care. Part of a suite of 5 thematic reports published separately. Report, 114 pages.

A report which uses data collected from Alliance Scotland and SDSS exploring people's experiences of Self-directed Support and social care. Part of a suite of five thematic reports published separately. Report, 48 pages.

Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) progress update for the period October 2019 - March 2020. Report, 10 pages.

Report from the Independent Care Review which sets out what needs to change in the care system to ensure children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected. Part of a suite of 7 reports. Report, 124 pages.

Implementation plan for Self-directed Support with actions to address challenges. Guidance, 23 pages.

Review of six health and social care partnerships across Scotland by the Care Inspectorate and Healthcare Improvement Scotland to assess the progress of SDS implementation. Report, 36 pages.

A guide to highlight SDS resources to support individuals, carers, the workforce, commissioners and other support staff. Booklet, 8 pages.

This guide explains what SDS is, how adults with dementia may access SDS and how SDS interacts with other legislation relevant to people with dementia. Keywords: older adults; mental health; capacity. Tool, 32 pages