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
Our staff are able to offer people telephone and email support answering queries. Although there are no face-to-face appointments due to Covid19. We are still contactable on T: 01592 803280 / E: enquiries.sds@dphsfife.org.uk
DPH & SDS Service (Fife), Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2AQ If you would like to refer yourself to Disabled Persons Housing & SDS Service (Fife) you can do so at any time by completing the Referral form which you will find by clicking
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Click here to visit -> SDS Options (Fife) - Blog (sdsoptionsfife.org.uk)
*Find out more about the Disabled Persons Housing Service Fife click here
********Update re Coronavirus******** Updated 30/8/21
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.
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.
- Any PA's who are shielding - their payments are different - as soon as we know updates we will post here. Please see our Blog - Scottish Government press release - Shielding P.A.'s benefit - SDS Options (Fife)
- *Scam Alert* - Be extra vigilant with scam Covid texts - SDS Options (Fife) 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.
- Walk-in Testing Centres - Click here Community Testing in Fife | NHS Fife
- 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.sco
- 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/ and; https://www.gov.scot/news/new-grant-for-those-self-isolating/ and; https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/self-isolation-support-grants/
- A weekly round -up of Agencies offering assistance during COVID 19 - 3rd link from the bottom of the page/click her
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 "How can Self Directed Support Personal Assistants 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
On 21/1 a email was sent re Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing for PA's . SDS PA Employers will now be able to request a LFT Kit so PAs can test regularly and isolate promptly.
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 "How can Self Directed Support Personal Assistants 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
On 21/1 a email was sent re Covid-19 Lateral Flow Testing for PA's . SDS PA Employers will now be able to request a LFT Kit so PAs can test regularly and isolate promptly.
Recruitment / PA Employer Handbook and Free online training for PA's
Living wage / Consultations
Visit our Employers Advert page, for all the latest vacancies click here - www.sdsoptionsfife.org.uk/employers-adverts.html
and/or register with our online click here - PA vacancy list. Make a difference to supporting someone live independently. Apply today! E: recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk 
[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/
Consultations 9/8/21 A consultation has been launched to seek views ahead of the creation of the new National Care Service. Take part here or as part of SDS Options collective response - please email julia.sds@dphsfife.org,uk https://bit.ly/3s3E8GG Delays in Easy Read & BSL versions. Extended closing date of 2 November (31/8/21) The National Care Service for Scotland Consultation has also produced an Easy Read version which you can find here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-care-service-scotland-consultation-easy-read/pages/10/
New consultation re increase legacy benefits survey -Share your experiences at https://disabilitybenefitsconsortium.com/.../increaseleg.../ |
Let's talk about....keeping safe and well...
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If you or the person you provide care to receive SDS Option 1 or 2 - could you take 3 minutes to answer a very short survey and let Coalition of Carers In Scotland know your experiences of accessing SDS during the pandemic.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SDSPandemic2021
Many thanks! Coalition of Carers In Scotland
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SDSPandemic2021
Many thanks! Coalition of Carers In Scotland
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Free Online Training for Personal Assistants
PA Network Scotland are entering the second quarter of the 2021/22 training offer, so far over 140 new certificates have been issued to PAs across Scotland. Well done to everyone who has completed a course. Reminder - PAs are limited to two courses at any one time but when those have been completed you can apply for two more and so on. If you would like to register for the free online training please email palearning@wea.org.uk with details of the courses you want to do and they will send you the relevant enrolment forms to get you started. Available Courses: • Challenging Behaviour • Communicating Effectively • Dementia Care • Epilepsy • Food Hygiene • Health & Safety • Infection Control • Person Centred Care • Principles of Care and Confidentiality • Safe Administration of Medicines • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults |
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 |
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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 Fortnightly on Fridays - look forward to meeting you!
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