Self-directed Support Library

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 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.

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

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 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...