Self Directed Support Scotland

We have last few places for our learning session delivered by Alzheimer Scotland on how Self-directed Support (SDS) can help people living with dementia and their care partners.

This session covers types of dementia, common challenges, SDS Options 1–4, and how to give empowering advice that supports choice, independence, and future planning.

Book your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/self-directed-support-and-dementia-learning-session-tickets-1982775849942

There are only a few days left to contribute to SDSS national research on how Self-directed Support Direct Payment (Option 1) packages are changing across Scotland.

There is currently no national evidence capturing the experiences of Independent Support Organisation staff, and this research aims to fill that gap.

This anonymous staff survey closes this Sunday (15 March) and takes around 10 minutes to complete (multiple responses per organisation encouraged). Please share within your networks too! https://forms.office.com/e/WNnKs546qa

After completing the survey, you can also complete a short follow-up form (3 minutes) if your organisation wishes to share evidence or take part in interviews or focus groups: https://forms.office.com/e/GwMWn6cD7C

There's just one week left until our conference! Can't make it in person? There's online livestream tickets available too- get your tickets today:

SDS National Voice 2026: Learning and Leading Join us for Scotland's only national conference dedicated to Self-Directed Support - SDS National Voice 2026.