Self-directed support

Independent help and advice

Self-directed Support Service for Dundee and Angus
Advice and guidance for disabled people and carers going through the SDS process.

Self Directed Support Scotland
Help to find local support organisation to help you with SDS. Join the SDS Forum where you can ask for advice and guidance. The PA and PA Employer handbook can also be found here.

SDS Framework of standards
What "good" should look like for supported people and carers.

Legislation

• The Self-directed Support (Direct Payments) (Scotland) Regulations 2014
• Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013

Further information and advice on SDS

• Introduction to Self-directed Support from Dundee Carers Centre
• SDS Handbook
• Jargon buster

Guidance

• Easy Read SDS Statutory Guidance
• Easy Read Guide to SDS
• Self-Directed Support- A Guide for carers

Video

A short animation that explains self-directed support using text, narration and British Sign Language. The animation explains what self-directed support is, who it is for, and how to access it.