Support in the Right Direction
Shetland Community Connections provides independent information, advice and practical support with all aspects of self-directed support. This includes helping people to understand the process and their choices prior to an assessment and maximising the impact of any budget awarded. Person-centred planning helps people to identify personal outcomes and assets and identify creative and innovative ways to use budgets, with support provided to make community connections to achieve outcomes through paid for or natural supports. Support is also provided to set up and manage option 1 budgets including training and peer support on being a good employer.
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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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