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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. | ||||||||
| Here you will find guidance on Self-Directed Support, useful links and an FAQ section for | ||||||||
| new and existing users and professionals. | ||||||||
| Self-Directed Support is when you arrange some or all of your (or your child's) support | ||||||||
| instead of receiving directly provided services from your local authority social work department. | ||||||||
| Self-Directed Support is for people would like more flexibility, choice and control over | ||||||||
| their support so that they can live at home more independently. It is not the name of a | ||||||||
| particular type of service, but a way to tailor-make community care that better suits you. | ||||||||
| If you choose to direct your own support, you are in charge of the arrangements. You | ||||||||
| will get a sum of money to spend on the support you need instead of receiving council | ||||||||
| services. If you want, you can choose to organise some of your own support and also | ||||||||
| receive some council services. | ||||||||
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To find out more go to
www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk
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Borders Direct Payment Agency Registered in Scotland Company No 340729, Scottish Charity No SC039514 |
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