What is Self-Directed Support?
Self-Directed Support is the way that social care support is arranged in Scotland.
It aims to give people greater involvement in decisions about their support and how their agreed outcomes are achieved.
When someone is eligible for social care support, they should be offered four SDS options.
SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORT
Need support?
Get help with SDS
You don't have to navigate SDS on your own
Understanding social care can sometimes feel complicated. The good news is that independent support is available across Scotland.
Independent organisations can help you:
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Prepare for assessments and reviews
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Understand your SDS options
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Explore what support might work for you
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Understand your rights
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Build confidence in making decisions
Find help in your area
Through the Support in the Right Direction fund (SIRD), organisations across Scotland provide independent information, advice and support to disabled people, unpaid carers and families.
Find support in your area from the Self-Directed Support Scotland Find Help Tool.
Resources and guidance
We've developed and shared a range of practical resources to help people understand and make the most of Self-Directed Support.
Still not sure where to start?
Get in touch with us. While we don't provide individual casework, we can help point you towards useful information, learning opportunities and organisations that may be able to support you.