Self-directed Support (SDS) Reflections on Practice

The Self-Directed Support Framework of Standards consists of a set of standards (including practice statements and core components) written specifically for local authorities to provide them with an overarching structure, aligned to legislation and statutory guidance, for further implementation of the self-directed support approach and principles.

Here are five reports, reflecting on practice across Scotland in 2024:

• Flexible use of Direct Payments across Scotland (PDF)
• Fife Community Support Service Reviews (PDF)
• Supporting People to Live a Good Life in Highland (PDF)
• Overnight Short Breaks in Fife (PDF)
• Revising the Self-directed Support Standards (PDF)

You may also find these other resources useful:

• Self-directed Support (SDS) Framework of Standards (2024)
• SDS Standard 13 - Direct Payments to employ Personal Assistants (2025)
• Self-directed Support Practitioner Toolkit (PDF)

• SDS Seminars - videos on a wide range of topics
• Reflections on Practice - Self-directed Support (2024)
• Self-directed Support Learning and Improvement Framework and supporting resources