Support in the Right Direction
Dundee Carers Centre provides a Self-directed Support Service for carers and disabled people in Dundee & Angus, helping them to make informed choices about their social care support and how it is delivered. Support is provided at all stages of accessing and using a social care budget, including information provision at the outset and throughout, help to prepare for and participate in meetings, help to identify and develop personal outcomes, support to access community resources and PA employer 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
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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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