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
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
Visit our Employers Advert page www.sdsoptionsfife.org.uk/employers-adverts.html and/or register with our online PA vacancy list - contact details above
Make a difference to supporting someone live independently. Apply today!
Make a difference to supporting someone live independently. Apply today!
********Update re Coronavirus******** Updated 23/11/2020
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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. We have a booklet Click here to view which will explain further.
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.
For all our clients : PA Employers' - PA ID - please contact enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk for further information.
**UK Living wage £9.30 as of 1 April 2020. https://www.livingwage.org.uk/what-real-living-wage** |
A weekly round -up of Agencies helping during COVID 19 click here
More useful numbers:-
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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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