Self-directed support: improvement plan 2023 to 2027

Dependencies

The implementation of SDS is dependent on work being undertaken across other priority national policy areas, and some of these are already mentioned in the list of prioritised activities. These dependencies will be taken into account when implementing activities, and include:

• innovative work undertaken by local authorities in their central role in the implementation of SDS.
• other workplans, including the PA Programme Board Workplan,[3] Fair Work in Social Care and Workforce Planning.
• the Future-Proofing Programme of the Scottish Social Services Council (sssc.uk.com)
• the values and outcomes of Scotland’s National Performance Framework and the current Programme for Government.
• the development of the National Care Service. NCS themes include reviewing care complaints and redress systems, independent advocacy provision, the Charter of Rights, and access to care.
• the implementation of the Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE) model and refresh of the ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’ approach.
• the Promise (including Early Help and Family Support work in children and families).
• the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• A Fairer Scotland for Older People: framework for action .
• the Transitions Strategy.
• carers policy and legislation, including the implementation of the National Carers Strategy and its focus on recognising the value and expertise of unpaid carers.
• Ongoing work as set out by the SG/COSLA Joint Statement of Intent, which describes a range of improvements to social care.
• ethical commissioning: Commissioning Planning (SCP) Guidance expected to be updated in 2023, as well as existing themes related to improving commissioning for outcomes taken forward by the Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland.
• the Dementia Strategy.
• the data strategy for health and social care