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Borders Direct Payment Agency |
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Self-Directed Support Scotland |
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The Scottish Government have set up a website which is a one-stop shop for information |
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about Self-Directed Support for service-users as well as health
and support professionals. |
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Here you will find guidance on
Self-Directed Support, useful links and an FAQ section for |
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new and existing users and professionals. |
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Self-Directed Support is when you
arrange some or all of your (or your child's) support |
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instead of receiving directly provided services from your local
authority social work department. |
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Self-Directed Support is for
people would like more flexibility, choice and control over |
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their support so that they can live at home more
independently. It is not the name of a |
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particular type of service, but a way to tailor-make community care
that better suits you. |
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If you choose to direct your own
support, you are in charge of the arrangements. You |
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will get a sum of money to spend
on the support you need instead of receiving council |
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services. If you want, you can choose to organise some of
your own support and also |
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receive some council services. |
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To find out more go to www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk
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