Latest Self-directed Support (SDS) Documents from myWorks

SDS Framework of Standards

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:43:25 +0100

To support the successful implementation of Self-directed Support, Scottish Government and partners have developed a guide to what “good” looks like in SDS: the Framework of Standards.The Framework introduces a set of standards (including practice statements and core components)....

SDS National Resources

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:53:53 +0000

In addition to the wealth of local (South Lanarkshire) policies and procedures around Self-directed Support, there is a range of national information to help guide your understanding and practice in relation to SDS....

Adult Support and Protection

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:56:54 +0000

This area gives information on procedures, forms and other relevantguidance on Adult Support and Protection.

Adult Supported Living (ASL) - Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) SLC/PS/SW/18/001

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:57:07 +0000

Further information on the Adult Supported Living PSA can be found below -...

Commissioning Care at Home Services - Care at Home SLC/SW/23/035

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:40:47 +0000

SDS Option 3 care packages are commissioned through the Care at Home (C@H) Procured Services Arrangement (PSA), reference number SLC/SW/23/035....

Admission to long-term care

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:37:15 +0100

This page gives practitioners information on internal processes as well as national resources, in relation to facilitating an individual moving from the community to a care setting....

Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:37:30 +0000

The Independent Living Fund Scotland (ILF Scotland) provides funding and support to help disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland live independently....

Option 1

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:54:54 +0000

Through SDS Option 1, the council can pay a supported person/carer, guardian/attorney or organisation a sum of money for care and support needs.People and carers with the necessary legal powers can choose to become an employer using a Direct Payment (also known as a DP) to employ a personal assistant or can choose a care agency/other service to meet their needs.A direct payment can also be used to purchase short-breaks and respite.This option carries the greatest level of flexibility as well as responsibility....

Adult Carer Support Plans (ACSP) A & O

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:51:11 +0000

Adult Carers Support Plan - context

Formerly referred to as a ‘Carer’s Assessment’, the Adult Carer Support Plan was introduced by the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. This change in terminology was requested by carers as it was felt that the word ‘assessment’ created a barrier to carers seeking support....

Assistive Technology

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:28:54 +0000

This area gives information onAssistiveTechnology....

External Care at Home Guidance for Localities

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:47:27 +0000

In this area you will find external care at home guidance for localities.

Autism

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:08:15 +0000

Our Autism Resources Co-ordinations Hub (ARCH) offers a range of services and can signpost you to other autism-related supports both local and nationally....

Emergency Planning in social work

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:21:40 +0000

Enable Scotland have created some usefulresources in relation to Emergency Planning:...

SDS Briefings

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:28:30 +0000

Self-directed Support HQ host regular briefings on a variety of topics relevant to workers working with Self-directed Support cases. See below for links to individual briefings and any associated documents....

SDS Newsletters

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:55:33 +0100

The SDS Newsletters will provide updates and all the latest developments from the SDS Team....

Supporting carers

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:17:05 +0000

Carers play a vital role in supporting individuals across South Lanarkshire. A carer is anyone who provides unpaid support to a family member, partner, or friend who could not manage without their help. Recognising, valuing and supporting carers is a key responsibility for everyone across the SLCUHSCP.

All staff should complete the EPiC- Equal Partners In Care training (mandatory for Adult and Older People staff). This is available on Fusion- search for “EPIC” in the learning catalogue....

Charging for non-residential services

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:45:48 +0000

In relation to non-residential services, our charging policy explains how much a person may be required to pay towards their budget or the cost of these services. Our charging policy conforms to guidance issued by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)....

Brain Injury Service

Fri, 13 May 2016 10:28:57 +0100

This service is staffed by a full time Occupational Therapist whowill offerrehabilitation to anyone who has sustained a brain injury subject to the referral criteria listed below:...

Sensory Impairment

Fri, 13 May 2016 10:22:41 +0100

Who is the service for?

The service is availablefor everyone in the South Lanarkshire area who has a visual loss, sight or hearing difficulties, including Deaf or Deafblind service users and their families and carers....