self directed support
About
Self Directed Support is a way of providing assistance or care that allows individuals to have more control and choice over the support they receive. It empowers people to make decisions about their own care, tailoring it to their specific needs and preferences.
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Through Self Directed Support, you can get various types of assistance tailored to your needs. This might include help with daily tasks like personal care, managing your home, or even support for social activities. The key is that you have more say in deciding what kind of support best fits your lifestyle and goals.
​Improving Lives offer a one stop information and support service for Self Directed Support in West Dunbartonshire. We can support anyone interested in finding out about SDS, explain the various options available, assist them to find the right resources and work with our dedicated staff throughout the application process and beyond. Improving Lives offer a community brokerage service which aims to build the capacity of individuals who need support to live full lives in their own community - focusing on building their strengths and using community resources..
one to one advice and support
Meet with one of our Improving Lives advisors to find out how Self Directed Support could benefit you. They can advise and support you through the process.
Call us on 0141 237 4560 to make an appointment.
information sessions
We are raising awareness of Self Directed Support in West Dunbartonshire and want to make sure that the community knows about SDS and the benefits it can add to people’s lives. We hold regular information coffee mornings and take our SDS stall out and about around various community assets and venues. Keep an eye on our What's On page for upcoming sessions in our Improving Lives Hub.
peer support groups
We offer quarterly peer support groups for SDS budget holders, Option 1 PA employers and for locally employed Personal Assistants. We offer PA vacancy advertising and help with recruitment for Option 1 budget holders as well as ongoing support regarding employers responsibilities.
We are able to offer this service due to Scottish Government Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) funding and by working in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership
DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD
Power of Attorney Factsheet
Personal Assistant Application Form
Easy Read Guide to SDS
Improving Lives SDS Leaflet
West Dunbartonshire Care Providers List
Personal Assistant Rota Template
Carers Fire Safety Guide
CEA Application Form
List of Payroll Services in Scotland
For more information on Self Directed Support:
We work in partnership with Self Directed Support Scotland, a membership organisation that works to influence national and local social care policy. Their website has a range of resources to guide people on all aspects of Self-Directed Support.
Join the SDS Forum and join the online conversation on SDS in Scotland. Ask questions, share insight and knowledge with like-minded people.
A group of people sitting around a table to discuss Self Directed Support
A table with leaflets and promotional items about Self Directed Support
Our staff out with our Self Directed Support stall.
A group of people sitting around a table to discuss Self Directed Support
We also have a private Facebook Group for SDS Budget Holders in West Dunbartonshire. Check it out by clicking this button -
