Self-directed Support Library

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

An information pack produced by PAMIS Scotland to inform supported people and their carers about Self-directed Support. Keywords: Profound and multiple learning disabilities; PMLD; Carers; Digital Passports. Tool, 64 pages.

A guide to Self-directed Support terms to make SDS more accessible. Tool, 2 pages.

A guide to getting prepared for a social care assessment in Scotland. Keywords: Eligibility; Outcomes; carers. Tool, 16 pages.

A brief video from Self-directed Support Scotland (SDSS) which explains the Self-directed Support 4 options. Keywords: British Sign Language. Tool, video - 58 seconds.

A video from Self-directed Support Scotland (SDSS) which explains how Self-directed Support is Scotland's mainstream approach to social care. Keywords: British Sign Language. Tool, video - 1 minute, 40 seconds.

A brief video from Self-directed Support Scotland which explains that Self-directed Support is Scotland's mainstream approach to social care. Keywords: British Sign Language. Tool, video - 23 seconds.

A report produced in response to an Audit Scotland recommendation that Scottish Government should report on the outcomes achieved with funding to date. The report identifies the progress made between 2011 and 2018 towards delivering transformational change in social care. Repor...

A report which follows on from the Alliance's "Personal Experiences of SDS" research which specifically looks at survey responses from children, young people and their families.

A paper from Providers and Personalisation which sets out a local area example of the tensions between procurement and competitive tendering, and Self-directed Support (SDS) and enabling choice for individuals about the provision of their care and support. The paper concludes wit...

A quality assurance framework designed to assist with the creation of Self-directed Support resources. Tool, 1 page.

Gordon talks about his SDS journey and how Penumbra and EARS advocacy supported him. Keywords: Advocacy; mental health; support plan. Video - 4 minutes, 48 seconds.

A suite of support planning resources developed by the Personal Outcomes Network includes videos, e-book, powerpoint presentation and personal outcomes booklet.

Norma discusses the impact that SDS Option 2 has had on her quality of life. Keywords: Older adults; Highland; personal outcomes; option 2; individual service fund. Video - 6 minutes, 3 seconds.

A report commissioned by SG SDS Policy Team to identify examples of best practice in Self-directed Support across Local Authorities. Keywords: leadership; community asset building; systems; commissioning; workforce development. Report, 20 pages.

A paper commissioned by In Control Scotland to promote inclusion and greater understanding of the benefits of the creative use of Individual Service Funds. It is intended to be an enabling document which will be of value to individuals, families, care providers and funders. Key...

Findings from a commissioned review of independent information and support services in relation to Self-directed Support for social care, in 2017. The purpose of the study was to provide an objective and critical review of services funded through the Scottish Government’s Support...

A factsheet for parents who want to access Self-directed Support for children. Tool, 7 pages.

Research report exploring the experiences of Local Authorities implementing Self-directed Support. The report from the University of Strathclyde follows on from the first report from Eccles & Cunningham, 2016 on the enablers and barriers to providing personalised support through ...

This paper sets out how procurement law relates to Self-directed Support and how Local Authorities are required to construct procurement processes which allow for flexibility. Also considers myths around SDS and procurement. Keywords: Procurement law; commissioning; light touch ...