Everyone is talking about Personalisation and Self Directed
Support - why?
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"Personalisation" stresses that a person should rightly
be at the centre of planning and reviewing the support they need to
live their life. |
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"Self Directed Support" (SDS) - is about an individual
deciding and shaping the way in which their Individual Budget will
meet their personal needs and goals - in partnership with
others. |
Personalisation and SDS has grown out of a number of
developments - the championing of rights, the introduction of
direct payments, the principles of recovery and re-enablement -
helping people to gain skills and confidence to move on from their
current situation to an independent and fulfilling life, the drive
to ensure services respond to the changing needs and expectations
of people.
The Scottish Government is committed to personalisation and SDS,
having launched a 10 year strategy in 2010 and the SDS bill in
March this year.
How can SAMH help you?
You may be thinking about directing your own support. You may be
making plans for how you want to live your life.
SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health; we are a
charity who has worked throughout Scotland in the mental health
field for over 80 years. It's what we know. We are dedicated to
mental health and wellbeing for all. We support individuals to live
their lives fully regardless of present or past circumstances. The
people we support do ordinary and extraordinary things.
We will support you when and where you need it - We can help you
live the life you want!
To find out more click on any of the areas below:
Get in touch with SAMH
