Self Directed Support

Self-directed support is Scotland's approach to social care. It is a way of providing support that allows, for example those living with a long term condition or who are unpaid carers to have choice and control over what kind of support they get. It means that people can choose and arrange some or all of their own support instead of having it chosen and arranged by other people. It is intended to lead to greater choice and control, improved experiences, assessed needs being met and agreed outcomes being fulfilled.

We know people often have a lots of questions they want to ask about Self-Directed Support and the options available to them. Hopefully you will find the information you are looking for on these pages. If you can't find what you are looking for please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or are unsure about self-directed support.