Mental health and wellbeing in primary care services: resources
This resource has been developed to support staff working in general practice. It is intended to help all staff contribute to the link worker function within the Services, by providing a directory of additional sources of help and support, that people can be connected in with.
25. Self-Directed Support
25.1 Self-directed Support Scotland
Self-directed Support Scotland (SDSS) represents organisations run by and for disabled people. Their members support thousands of people across Scotland with their social care choices. Together they work to ensure the Self-Directed Support is implemented successfully so that people have full choice and control over their lives.
The SDSS website enables people to find local information and support with Self- Directed Support. This can be accessed at Find Local Information and Support. More information on Self-Directed Support can be found here.
25.2 Support in the Right Direction (SiRD)
The SiRD programme provides local independent support, advice and advocacy in line with Scottish Government’s vision for Self-directed Support. The programme is funded by the Scottish Government and is delivered through partnership agreements with third sector organisations in local authority areas across Scotland.
Currently, 33 organisations across 32 local authority areas in Scotland are funded by Scottish Government through the SiRD programme, these organisations provide advocacy, brokerage, information and social care planning services. To find your local SiRD organisation you can follow this link: Support in the Right Direction
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