Self-directed support

People's experiences of self-directed support in Scotland

An interview with Hannah Tweed and Dianne Theakstone.

Published on November 5, 2019 | 34 minutes | 7101 words | Iriss

Self-directed support: a radical policy?

Dr Charlotte Pearson and Professor Nick Watson speak about their research on the policy.

Published on February 19, 2019 | 25 minutes | 5304 words | Iriss

Self-directed support survey

On 21st February 2017, Iriss.fm spoke to Cathy McGregor and Lorraine Gillies from Audit Scotland about the national self-directed support survey that has been recently circulated.

Published on February 21, 2017 | 15 minutes | 3075 words | Iriss

We Chose to Climb!

A three-day event or 'climb' that was held over 16-18th March 2015 at the Arches in Glasgow. It was an event that brought together those interested in discussing and exploring the principles of self-directed support.

Published on March 17, 2015 | 10 minutes | 1943 words | Iriss

SPAEN and self directed support

Colin Millar, Chief Executive of SPAEN (Scottish Personal Assistant Employers Network), talks to Michael McEwan of Able Radio about Self Directed Support in Scotland: the four options, SDS and carers, how to apply and the role of SPAEN.

Published on June 11, 2014 | 12 minutes | 2536 words | Iriss

Pilotlight: self-directed support for those with mental health problems

The Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 goes live on the 1st April 2014 and the implementation of the National Strategy is well under way across Scotland. Pilotlight is contributing to these preparations.

Published on November 6, 2013 | 18 minutes | 3685 words | Iriss

Self-directed support is just the same as an outcomes focused approach?

This is the first in a series of round-table discussions that was recorded at the Iriss offices in the busy Merchant City of Glasgow.

Published on June 24, 2013 | 29 minutes | 6085 words | Iriss

A collaborative consultation on the draft statutory guidance for self-directed support in Scotland

Following the publication of the draft guidance on self-directed support, a consultation event was held to give service providers, users of services and carers, the opportunity to air their views on the various parts of the guidance.

Published on June 5, 2013 | 25 minutes | 5159 words | Iriss

Taking the first steps with self-directed support

A project that ran during the summer of 2012, was designed to introduce people to the processes involved in self directed support in a way that felt safe and not risky.

Published on January 31, 2013 | 25 minutes | 5149 words | Iriss

Self directed support: North Lanarkshire demonstrator project

During the summer of 2012 North Lanarkshire Council is taking part in a self directed support demonstration project in which 20 families will each receive a budget of £200 to spend on something that will make a difference to their lives.

Published on May 1, 2012 | 14 minutes | 2814 words | Iriss