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 have an online SDS Community and 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.
Our staff are able to offer people telephone and email support answering queries. Although we are starting to recommence face-to-face appointments, 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 below.
Referral Form
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DPHS Fife - Find out more
Click here for our sister site ->Disabled Persons Housing Service Fife - Home (dphsfife.org.uk) Download the DPHS leaflet here
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********Update re Coronavirus******** Updated 30/8/21
*Scam Alert* - Be extra vigilant with scam Covid texts - SDS Options (Fife)
*Scam Alert* - Be extra vigilant with scam Covid texts - SDS Options (Fife)
- 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 here
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
You can read more on our Blog and see a copy of the letter here: Letter 17/11/2020 Jeane Freeman
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.
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 CommunityT: 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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BlogFind out what we've been up to and hear some useful hints and tips from our staff and volunteers.
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Recruitment / PA Registerwww.sdsoptionsfife.org.uk/employers-adverts.html Register with our online click here - PA vacancy list.
Make a difference to supporting someone live independently. Apply today! E: recruitment@sdsoptionsfife.org.uk 
PA wage increase to £10.02 p/hr from 1 Dec.
For the latest news on the Scottish Living Wage which increases 1 April annually please click on the link below - https://scottishlivingwage.org/what-is-the-real-living-wage/ |
Employer handbook |
Free Online Training for Personal Assistants and take part in the *new PA Programme Board *PA ID badges If you would like to register for the free online training please email palearning@wea.org.uk Also email the above address to take part in the new PA Programme Board and PA ID badges. |
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