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In Control Scotland’s response to Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the SDS Act
The Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is undertaking an enquiry into how the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 has worked since it came into force. We submitted our response and would invite you to read it here. If you would like to discuss any of the topics raised, get in touch: info@in-controlscotland.org.uk
Self-Directed Support Option 2 Focus Groups Feedback Report
In January 2024 we hosted two provider focus groups around SDS Options 2. These focus groups were very well received and whilst both had common themes around SDS Option 2, both groups also had different topics that they discussed.
Dr Danielle Farrel, who co-facilitated the focus groups has now written up the findings of these groups and produced a report, which you can download here
These groups and the findings gathered from them will assist and feed into In Control Scotland’s proposed work in 2024/2025. We look forward to exploring and developing this work in the coming year.
In Control Scotland has published new research into local authorities' experience in creating flexible use of option 3. Lou Close spoke to 10 local authorities about the changes they have made in social work managed services since the SDS legislation leading to a series of recommendations. You can read the report here...
We also held an on-line seminar on 16th November to hear about the research our associate, Lou Close had undertaken. You can view the recording of the seminar here:
Revised Statutory Guidance for Self-Directed Support Published November 2022
After working with a wide range of partners, including In Control Scotland, the Scottish Government has published the revised Statutory Guidance for Self-Directed Support. The Guidance sits alongside the Act, which itself has not been changed, and is designed for local authorities to ensure that they understand how to implement the legislation. Click here to read all about the review and for the links to the updated guidance.
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Following our lunchtime sessions, our lovely Pauline has been producing a flash report, with information on the session, what was discussed and how things went on the day! You can check out these 'flash reports' in the following slides.........