Self Directed Support Information, Advice and Support Service
Here to help you understand and explore your options, choose your own outcomes and support you to make your own decisions about self directed support (often referred to as SDS). We also share stories from people who are now in receipt of self directed support who share their experiences, their journey and how it has changed their life. Phone us on 01592 803280 / E: enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk
Recruitment
Visit our Employers Advert page, click here - www.sdsoptionsfife.org.uk/employers-adverts.html and/or register with our online PA vacancy list. Make a difference to supporting someone live independently. Apply today!
Let's talk about....keeping safe and well... |
"Safe and well" 2020 booklet has been launched. You can read more here
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********Update re Coronavirus******** Updated 21/1/21
Covid update - There are no face to face appointments at present. Please do not hesitate to get in touch via telephone and email support on 01592 803280/E: enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk
Covid update - There are no face to face appointments at present. Please do not hesitate to get in touch via telephone and email support on 01592 803280/E: enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk
- PA vaccinations are now underway . Health & Social Care Partnership (NHS Dep Director of Public Health)/Fife Council letters have been emailed/sent out to all Employers of PA's with a contact phone number. Please call us on 01592 803280 if you experience any difficulties.
- Unpaid carers are a priority group for vaccination, but it may be another 4 weeks approx before they are contacted. An unpaid carer must be registered as an unpaid carer with either Fife Carers Centre 01592 205472 / By Text 07881691391 or E: centre@fifecarers.co.uk or their GP so that they can be contacted.
- Covid-19 - Lateral Flow Testing for Personal Assistants - You may receive an email this morning 21/1 re Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing for PA's . PA Employers will now be able to request a LFT Kit so PAs can test regularly and isolate promptly. Further information to follow.
- £500 one-off payment for PA's - Last update 21/12/20 Please see our Blog - Update on payment to thank health and social care staff - SDS Options (Fife). The focus will naturally be on the vaccine at the moment and as we hear updates we will post here. Any PA's who are shielding - their payments are different - as soon as we know updates we will post here.
- Shielding PAs - Please see our Blog - Scottish Government press release - Shielding P.A.'s benefit - SDS Options (Fife)
- For all our clients : PA Employers' - PA ID - please contact enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk for further information
- Walk-in Testing Centres - Dunfermline and Glenrothes open later today 21/1
Scam Alert
We have been alerted by a Scottish Care member that one of their care staff has been scammed. They received a phone call from someone claiming that they are from the Scottish Government and asked for their bank details to be shared to get their £500 Covid-19 bonus payment. The scammer then used these details to access their bank account. Please note: You will never be asked to disclose any personal details or your bank account details at any time with regard to this payment. Most people will receive the bonus payment via your regular payroll method. Please be alert to any such phone calls.
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https://www.gov.scot/news/new-grant-for-those-self-isolating/ /7 https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/self-isolation-support-grants/ Staying safe and keeping well 2020 booklet https://www.fva.org/news.asp?id=13263 Information and support for people who are asked to self-isolate because of COVID-19. (support grants) https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-test-and-protect/pages/support-grants/ Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport issues letter supporting social care support in hospitals
You can read more on our Blog and see a copy of the letter here: Letter 17/11/2020 Jeane Freeman We've had a few queries regarding Personal Assistants - they are essential workers - and the flu vaccine. Booklet refers - Click here
Scottish Government have launched a national Wellbeing Hub for the Health & Social Care Workforce. The hub includes information, help and resources to support for anyone working in social care including Personal Assistants and PA Employers. www.promis.scot
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[UK Living wage £9.30 as of 1 April 2020.] **Scottish Living Wage - For the latest news on the Scottish Living Wage increasing to £9.50 please click on the link below - https://scottishlivingwage.org/what-is-the-real-living-wage/
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A weekly round -up of Agencies offering assistance during COVID 19 click here
FVA have put together a list of some of the food and welfare support available to Fifers over the festive period - click here -> News: Fife food and welfare support during Christmas and New Year (fva.org)
Useful numbers at a glance:-
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From Monday 27 May more items have been added to PPE stock. Please call 01592 803280/ppe@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk for further information
PPE for paid Personal Assistants - The Scottish Government has committed to providing information and advice and appropriate supplies of PPE.
Here in Fife we already have plans for making PPE available to unpaid carers/family (Fife Carers Centre) and paid Personal Assistants (Sds Options Fife), as well as encouraging unpaid carers to access other support with their caring role. PPE is available to paid PA's who meet the qualifying criteria. Please have a look at the poster below "How can SDS PA's access PPE?" If you qualify and you need PPE please contact Sds Options Fife as detailed. This is for an SDS paid PA: T: 01592 803280/ E: ppe@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk If you are an unpaid carer, please contact the Carers Centre T: 01592 205472 / E: centre@fifecarers.co.uk |
Self - Directed SupportFind out more about Self Directed Support - the four options, what are outcomes, eligibility critiera, and the pathway.
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SDS CommunityTo find out more about our SDS Community T: 01592 803280 / enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk with 'SDS Community' in the subject header. Elevenses happen weekly on Mondays - look forward to meeting you!
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BlogFind out what we've been up to and hear some useful hints and tips from our staff and volunteers.
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What's on?
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Our March 2020 newsletter is now out. You can download it here: https://mailchi.mp/b0eb2f1626fb/sds-options-fife-march-2020-newsletter
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If you require a word, PDF or printed copy of our newsletter please contact julia.sds@dphsfife.org.uk |
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Referral FormYou can download our referral form by clicking on the link below.
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