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   ​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.   
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Referral Form

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DPHS Fife - Find out more 

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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
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​​​*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​
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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
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 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. 

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Self - Directed Support

Find out more about Self Directed Support - the four options, what are outcomes, eligibility critiera, and the pathway.
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SDS Community

To 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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Blog

Find 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 Register 

www.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

​ Employer handbook

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​A new PA Employer Handbook has been launched, click here - Self Directed Support Scotland | Self Directed Support Scotland (sdsscotland.org.uk)

PA Wage

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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/

Personal Assistant Network Scotland

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 ​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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What's on?
Visit our Events page to find out more or sign up to our mailing list to receive information about Events we are planning and how to register for them. Due to COVID 19 we have postponed outdoor events until further notice

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Our current newsletter is available here December 2021 Newsletter 

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​Consultations​

My support: my choice
​SDS report

 My Support, My Choice - Self Directed Support Scotland | Self Directed Support Scotland (sdsscotland.org.uk) and the Alliance Report October 2020

Let's talk about....keeping safe and well...

​"Safe and well" 2021 booklet has been launched.  You can read more here
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Did you know?
You can request some of Fife Council services online. If you require a new Meals on Wheels service, or would like to amend a current service (including cancellations and restarts) you can do so here: fife.gov.uk/mealsonwheels
If you would like to request a Community Alarms Service, you can do so here: fife.gov.uk/communityalarms





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