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Self Directed Support (SDS)
Giving you choice and control over how care and support is arranged.
How Self-Directed Support Supports Children and Young People
How Self-Directed Support Supports Children and Young People by promoting:
- Early help and family support, ensuring needs are addressed as soon as possible.
- Strengths‑based assessment, focusing on abilities, interests and goals rather than challenges.
- Involvement in decisions, with as much input from children and young people as is possible for their age and understanding.
- Better life outcomes, such as improved wellbeing, independence, participation and connection with their community.
- Self-Directed Support recognises the important role of parents, family members and carers — including young carers. The 2013 Act and the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 together create pathways to support and ensure families are well‑informed and included in decision‑making.