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Self-directed support in Scotland is part of the mainstream of social care delivery, targeted at empowering people and putting the principles of independent living into practice. It enables individuals to direct the care or support they need to live more independently at home and can be instead of, or in addition to, services that might be arranged by their local authority. These might be community care and children's services, housing support services and equipment and temporary adaptations.
The Scottish Government has useful guidance on self-directed support at -www.selfdirectedsupportscotland.org.uk
The Scottish Government has also published a Report on Self-directed Support (direct payments) across Scotland, which presents the latest figures for Self-directed Support (Direct Payments), Scotland 2009. The report was published Jan 2010.
UPDATE have a series of fact sheets available covering topics relating to Self Directed Support. You can view and download the direct payments fact sheets from this web site.
UPDATE produce a Directory of Local Self-Directed Support Organisations.To find a local self-directed support organisation near where you live, click on your local authority area from the list below.