Support in the Right Direction
Through its Community Contacts project, Carr Gomm provides independent support for people and carers accessing social care in Argyll & Bute and Highland. This supports people at any point in the process by providing information to help them navigate the system, understand their options and the local self-directed support process and make informed choices. People are supported to identify outcomes, plan and prepare for social work meetings, explore creative solutions, access support services, make community connections, become employers and challenge decisions or make complaints where necessary. SDS advice surgeries are provided and a Highland SDS Peer Support Group facilitated to gather feedback to influence policy and mentor emerging leaders.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
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