Support in the Right Direction
Circles Network Advocacy provides people and their carers with independent advocacy on social care and self-directed support in Inverclyde and Moray, to ensure their voices are heard and they are fully involved throughout their journey. This includes providing relevant information on available options, facilitating communication with social work, help to prepare for assessments, construct support plans, become an employer or find support. Volunteer advocates with lived experience help people to make informed choices and local information sessions raise awareness of self-directed support.
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
Read More“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
Read MoreA 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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