Self Directed Support
On 1st April 2014 a new law came into force which requires local authorities to offer more choices in the way social care and support is provided. It is called the Social Care (Self Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013. SDS is aimed at helping people to live their lives as independently as possible. As the expert in their own life, individuals should be able to direct their own care money to pay for the services that they think will benefit them the most. The concept is based on choice and control which involves responsibility and personalisation.
The act requires local authorities to offer four choices for social care and support services:
Option 1 - Direct payment.
Option 2 - Direct your available support using a 3rd party. eg: a brokerage service.
Option 3 - The local authority arrange support on your behalf.
Option 4 - Mix of options.
These choices are a way for individuals, with assistance, to work with social work, other organisation, professionals and others with interest, to assemble a care package that suit the individual's needs.
The act requires local authorities to offer four choices for social care and support services:
Option 1 - Direct payment.
Option 2 - Direct your available support using a 3rd party. eg: a brokerage service.
Option 3 - The local authority arrange support on your behalf.
Option 4 - Mix of options.
These choices are a way for individuals, with assistance, to work with social work, other organisation, professionals and others with interest, to assemble a care package that suit the individual's needs.
Some ways SDS can benefit you.
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What we can help with.
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Support Brokerage
A Support Broker assists in the coordination and arrangements of the support required to meet an individuals outcomes identified in their support plan. In short support brokerage is about getting what you want using a third party advice and information brokerage service.
Our Support Brokerage service includes information and professional advocacy which is local, accessible and free of charge. You can have the expectation and confidence that our Support Brokers have the knowledge, skills and ability to fully focus on your personal outcomes, providing maximum choice and control without employer responsibilities.
Our Support Brokerage service includes information and professional advocacy which is local, accessible and free of charge. You can have the expectation and confidence that our Support Brokers have the knowledge, skills and ability to fully focus on your personal outcomes, providing maximum choice and control without employer responsibilities.
Personal Assistant Employers Handbook
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Personal Assistant Handbook
We realise the thought of taking on the responsibility as an employer can be daunting so we aim to provide as much information as possible to make your task easier. Please follow this link for more information on employing a personal assistant.
Personal Assistant Handbook