Self-directed Support Library

The Self-directed Support Learning and Improvement Framework offers practical guidance, tools and resources to facilitate continuous improvement and sustainable change.

Self-directed Support (SDS) Improvement Plan – Lived Experience Facilitation Pack An ALLIANCE Toolkit for Scottish Government

The Self-directed Support project team at Social Work Scotland have hosted semi-regular online seminars on various topics which are relevant to Self-directed Support. Here is a list of the seminars, clicking the title of each seminar will take you to a video recording of the semi...

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...

A reflection on Self-evaluation and improvement in SDS, in Highland.

Examples of meeting personal outcomes creatively through flexible use of Self-directed Support options, particularly Direct Payments (Option 1).

A review of the Self-directed Support Framework of Standards took place in 2023, adopting equalities and island communities impact approaches and engaging in extensive consultation with key stakeholders.

A review of Fife's approach to Community Support Services following the COVID-19 pandemic.

A reflection on the Short Breaks service in Fife.

The ALLIANCE (Scottish Sensory Hub) has published a report on people's experiences of accessible information around Self-directed Support and social care.

Your complete guide to accessing care and support in Scotland

The guide for people who are or are thinking of becoming a Personal Assistant.

This toolkit is for Social Work Practitioners. Designed in collaboration with our stakeholders the Toolkit aims to connect you with practice resources located in The Self-directed Support (SDS) Library to support relationship-based practice and Self-directed Support implementatio...

This report on Self-Directed Support in Europe sets out strategies for service providers to work in partnership with people with disabilities and their families. Authors: Simon Duffy, John Dalrymple and Nic Crosby This short report was prepared by three researchers who have als...

This toolkit is designed to inform and help you explore funded care and support through your council, and other supports in Scotland. (8 pages, PDF file)

A fact sheet for parents introducing Self-directed Support (SDS) for Children and Young People. (four pages, PDF file)

A factsheet for Health and Social Care professionals about Self-directed Support (SDS) for Adults. (four pages, PDF file)

A factsheet for the voluntary sector regarding Self-directed Support (SDS) for Adults. (four pages, PDF file)

The PA Outcomes Map is a product of a collaborative project with key stakeholders including PA's and PA employers to help develop a shared understanding of the value of PA's as part of the social care workforce. Mapping Resource: 4 pages.

Research examining the experiences of people who receive Self-directed Support and the extent to which it helps them to achieve their personal outcomes. Research report, 42 pages.

Research into the experiences of six Scottish health and social care partnerships in implementing option 2 of Self-directed Support. Research report, 52 pages.