What is self directed support?

 

The Scottish Parliament passed the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 so people who are eligible for social care support can get greater choice and control over how they receive these services. This means care services can be 'person Centred to your individual needs and wishes. Furthermore

 

 

• it's a way for you to choose support that suits you

• it gives you more flexibility and choice over your own care and support and how it's arranged and paid for

• it puts you in control of your social care and support

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