Self Directed Support
Self Directed Support is the principle that people have informed choice about the way their social care and support is provided to them by taking control of the money spent on that support.
The new legislation that came into force on 1st April 2014, 'Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013' places a duty on Local Authorities to offer 4 options on how Adults, Children and Carers receive care and support they have been assessed as eligible to receive.
Support options encourage flexibility and creativity.
There are 4 options under Self Directed Support (SDS). Following an Outcome Focused Assessment the Supported Person can choose from the following options:
Option 1
Direct Payment - the money is paid directly to the Supported Person or someone on their behalf so they can buy the support or services themselves.
Option 2
ISF - The Supported Person directs the available support, often described as an Individual Service Fund (ISF).
Option 3
Traditional Service - The Local Authority arranges support for the Supported Person, this may be described as an Arranged or Traditional Service.
Option 4
The Supported Person can select a mix of the above options, often described as 'Mix and Match'.
The SDS approach ensures a person centred culture within our health and social care services. The approach isn't new and will be enriched by the role out of personal outcome plans. This method of assessment builds on individual strengths ensuring creativity and flexibility in developing plans to meet individual's personal outcomes.
Personal outcome plans will consider what is important to and for the individual and their carers empowering them to feel in control.
- Contact details for SDS in relation to children's services can be found -> HERE
- If an assessment is required for an adult please contact NHS Highland.
Tags
Also consider...
-
![Skills Development Scotland]()
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland. SDS can support you to plan your career ambitions in a number of ways. The web service www.myworldofwork.co.uk allows... -
![Down's Syndrome Scotland]()
Down's Syndrome Scotland
We work to help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential by providing information and support to them, their families, carers and to professionals. Our information and support service, consisting of home visits, web... -
![Highland Libraries]()
Highland Libraries
There are 40 public libraries across Highland plus 8 mobile libraries all of which are accessible. It is quick, easy and free to join, and you can use any library once you are a member... -
![SPEAK]()
SPEAK
SPEAK, this is meStigma Prevention (through) Education, Advocacy and Knowledge SPEAK is a voice for young people aged 13-25 years old who are affected by, or passionate, about speaking out, campaigning and raising awareness of... -
![Birchwood Highland Invergordon]()
Birchwood Highland Invergordon
Birchwood Highland Housing Support Service provides support to people in Dingwall, Tain, Alness and Invergordon. We work with people in their own homes who may have mental health conditions, learning disabilities or problems with addiction... -
![Key]()
Key
Key provides accommodation and support to enable people with learning disabilities to live in and be part of their local community. Key’s vision has always been that people with learning disabilities should have the choice... -
![Jobcentre Plus Ross and Cromarty]()
Jobcentre Plus Ross and Cromarty
Jobcentre Plus is an executive agency of the Department for Work and Pensions. It is responsible for assisting people of working age find jobs through its network of Jobcentre Plus offices. It is also responsible... -
![Deaf Services]()
Deaf Services
The Deaf Services Team provide a range of services throughout the Highland area for people of all ages who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafened or Deafblind and their families and carers. The work of...
