Self Directed Support - Learning Resources
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In partnership with In Control Scotland, we have developed some learning resources all about Self-Directed Support. Watch the short video, read through the factsheets, and click on the resources to learn more.
1: Getting to Grips with the FundamentalsThis section covers the fundamentals of Self-Directed Support and includes:
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Factsheet #1 - The Basics of Self-Directed SupportRead through the factsheet in the embedded link here, or scroll to Further Reading at the bottom of the page to download it. self directed support sds factsheet 1 the basics.pdf
The values and principles of SDS in law//player.vimeo.com/video/302852171?title=0&byline=0&loop=1#t=0.5
2: The 4 Options of Self-Directed SupportThis section is all about the 4 options. In it you'll find:
The 4 Options Explained//player.vimeo.com/video/302850923?title=0&byline=0&loop=1#t=0.5
Factsheet #2: The 4 OptionsRead through the factsheet in the embedded link here, or scroll to Further Reading at the bottom of the page to download it. self directed support sds factsheet 2 the 4 options.pdf
Joan's story of using option 1Listen to Joan's story, where she talks about how her personal assistants support her with employment. //www.youtube.com/embed/h_XHv_KzX0o#t=0.5
Grant's story of using option 1Listen to 10 year old Grant's story, where his family talk about how personal assistants help him lead a full life. //player.vimeo.com/video/126601352?title=0&byline=0&loop=1#t=0.5
Norma's story of using option 2Norma discusses the impact using option 2 has had on her quality of life. //player.vimeo.com/video/252719534?title=0&byline=0&loop=1#t=0.5
Callum and Moira's story of using option 2The personal story of Callum and his mum Moira and how Self-directed Support has enabled him to move from 24 hour support to living independently. //player.vimeo.com/video/162070462?title=0&byline=0&loop=1#t=0.5
3: SDS in PracticeThis section focuses on how SDS can practically work for the people you support. In this section you will find:
Factsheet #3: What SDS Is and Isn'tRead through the factsheet in the embedded link here, or scroll to Further Reading at the bottom of the page to download it. self directed support sds factsheet 3 what sds is and isnt.pdf SDS For Unpaid CarersIf - following an assessment - an unpaid carer is eligible for support, then that support should be arranged through SDS. This guide from The Coalition of Carers Scotland gives some helpful information for unpaid carers. Scroll through it here, or download in the Further Reading section at the bottom of the page.
what to expect when accessing self directed support as a carer 1.pdf
My Life, My Way Learning ToolEast Renfrewshire Council developed a learning tool with a great series of videos called My Life My Way, which walk viewers through the whole process of someone getting support, from the first conversation to a support review much further down the line. These have been developed into a playlist of 14 short videos (between 2-10 mins each) which you can watch here: My Life, My Way Learning Tool - YouTube
When you watch the videos, you can read through the learning tool below to ask yourself questions about what you've seen. This tool is also below in the Further Reading section so you can download it and work through it in your own time.
my life my way an outcome focused learning tool 3.pdf
Factsheet #4: Developing a Plan of SupportRead through the factsheet in the embedded link here, or scroll to Further Reading at the bottom of the page to download it. self directed support sds factsheet 4 developing a plan of support.pdf Dave and Neila on having good conversationsDave and his Mum, Neila, give an account of why listening and having good conversations is vital to making decisions about Self-Directed Support. //www.youtube.com/embed/9aCu4K5P0RI#t=0.5
Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn on person-centred approachesWhat does person-centred mean? A conversation with the world-renowned inclusion and planning experts Jack and Lynda.
//www.youtube.com/embed/O0Q43Xss9FQ#t=0.5
Information and Advice in Perth and KinrossThrough the Scottish Government's Support In The Right Direction project, PKAVS has been commissioned to give information, support and advice to unpaid carers on Self-Directed Support.
They have a dedicated page on their website about their offer of support, which you can use or share with people using services/unpaid carers: Self Directed Support | PKAVS
There are several organisations that can help people who employ Personal Assistants, to manage their payroll and provide book keeping support:
Barrie Book Keeping: https://www.barriebookkeeping.co.uk/direct-payments MMG Chartered Accountants: MMG Chartered Accountants | Dundee, Montrose & Forfar (mmgca.co.uk) ICMS: Individual Cash Management Solutions in Auchterarder (icms.co.uk) Quill Accounts: Quill Accounts - Home Nationwide Payroll: https://www.nationwidepayroll.co.uk/ Further readingThe Factsheets for DownloadFactsheet 1: Factsheet 1 - The Basics of SDS Factsheet 2: Factsheet 2 - The 4 Options Factsheet 3: Factsheet 3 - What SDS Is and Isn't Factsheet 4: Factsheet 4 - Developing a Plan of Support About Self-Directed Support:Care Inspectorate SDS Library: View Library | Care Inspectorate Hub The Self-Directed Support Act: Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 (legislation.gov.uk) Easy Read version of the Self-Directed Support Act: A Guide to the Self-directed Support (Scotland) Act 2013 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) SDS Statutory Guidance: Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013: statutory guidance - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Scottish Government SDS guide for unpaid carers: Self-Directed Support: a guide for carers (www.gov.scot) Coalition of Carers Scotland guide for unpaid carers: 4.-What-to-expect-when-accessing-Self-directed-support-as-a-carer-1.pdf (carersnet.org) Top Ten Tips for Directing Your Support: Top Ten Tips (in-controlscotland.org) The SDS Framework of Standards: Social care - self-directed support: framework of standards - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) How Are We Doing With Option Two? Research into HSCP experiences: How Are We Doing With Option Two (in-controlscotland.org) Individual Service Funds: Individual Service Funds (in-controlscotland.org) My Life My Way learning tool: My Life My Way Learning Tool About Support Planning:Support planning workbook: Support Planning Workbook (in-controlscotland.org) Equalities and Human Rights Commission Scotland report on Personal Outcomes and SDS: Self-directed Support and personal outcomes | Equality and Human Rights Commission (equalityhumanrights.com) About Risk Enablement:Risking a Real Life: Risking A Real Life (in-controlscotland.org) Professor Risk video: Professor Risk (YouTube) About Resource Allocation:Upfront Resource Allocation: Upfront (in-controlscotland.org) A Model of Resource Allocation for children and families using SHANARRI: https://www.in-controlscotland.org/_files/ugd/fd9368_c7ee998d90b34661b29e72c847d77f9b.pdf About Children and Families Services:Adventurous Social Work report: Adventurous Social Work (in-controlscotland.org) |