Funding for 31 third sector projects in social care has been extended to March 2022 with the announcement of an additional £2.9 million in Scottish Government backing.
Inspiring Scotland’s ‘Support in the Right Direction’ programme was initially funded until March 2021 with the organisations receiving funding providing information, advice and advocacy for people accessing and managing their social care across Scotland.
The 12-month extension will enable project staff to continue their vital work helping people and carers navigate their way through the social care system, make the most of the ‘self-directed support’ options available to them, and access the support and care they need in their community.
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport Jeane Freeman said:
“I am very pleased to be able to extend funding for Inspiring Scotland to manage these projects for an additional 12 months.
“The programme has consistently demonstrated the benefits of ensuring carers having practical and emotional support in place as they manage their lives and the lives of the people they care for.
“Independent advice and advocacy, plus support to make connections in their community, relieves stress and anxiety and helps people and carers maximise their choices and control over their arrangements, which is key to Scotland’s social care system.
“I am grateful to Inspiring Scotland and the individual projects for continuing this vital work and providing additional support to our social care sector.”
Inspiring Scotland Chief Executive Celia Tennant said:
“We’re very pleased that all 31 Support in the Right Direction projects will be extended by a further 12 months. This announcement recognises the importance of independent support for people, as part of local health and social care delivery, and provides some stability for these essential charities.”
Background
The Support in the Right Direction programme is managed on behalf of Scottish Government by Inspiring Scotland. Details of the funded projects are available online.
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