Providing free, confidential advice and support around Self-directed Support throughout South Lanarkshire.
South Lanarkshire
Joined April 2020
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
NEWS FLASH, book your FREE ticket for our AGM and The Mystery of Self-Directed Support Sequel on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 with breakfast rolls, and Italian buffet lunch
Any dietary requirements, please email [email protected] once you have booked
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ALT NEWS FLASH, book your FREE ticket for our AGM and The Mystery of Self-Directed Support Sequel on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 with breakfast rolls, and Italian buffet lunch Any dietary requirements, please email [email protected] once you have booked https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agm-2023-and-the-mystery-of-self-directed-support-sequel-tickets-618439377827
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
🔊PA Bonus
A dedicated online and paper based application form, administered by Scotland Excel on behalf of the Scottish Government, will be launched on Wed 30 June 2021 to pay Personal Assistants who are eligible to receive their £500 payment for NHS and Social Care staff.
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
🚨 We’re proud to launch an update of the Personal Assistant (PA) Employer Handbook.
➡ paemployer.handbook.scot/
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
NEWS! Knowledge is Power' is a booklet of handy hints that can help make life easier after a diagnosis of dementia. Written by people with dementia, for people with dementia and published in both English & Scottish Gaelic. It's brilliant! bit.ly/3vtf38B @DementiaVoices
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Only a few more hours until our second Fire Starter Festival event, Girls on Film! #FSF2021 🔥 Screening films from @ZTScotland @closethepaygap @Maryhill_IN @EngenderScot and more!
Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/3btuXJl
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Young Carer Grant is an annual payment for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who care for someone getting a disability benefit. Those who applied last year and still meet the criteria can get another £305.10
mygov.scot/young-carer-grant…
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Interested in joining a network of organisations who are committed to supporting the implementation and development of Self-directed Support (SDS)?
Click the link to view our members and learn how you can become one: sdsscotland.org.uk/members/
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Are you a disabled person or a carer? Share your experiences to support the Government’s National Strategy for Disabled People 👉 ow.ly/NYC450DdyVj
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
media co-op is going to @FireStarterFest 2021! 🔥We’re hosting three easy-going, entertaining screenings to get you thinking about video production with social purpose. Grab your lunch and join us on the 1st-5th Feb! Full details below. #FSF2021
Tickets: bit.ly/39mU7qs
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
"If properly applied, SDS could be the cornerstone of a world leading, human rights based model of social care." Read our latest article on Self-directed Support in
@TheScotsman by Policy and Communications Director
@lkmulvagh
bit.ly/2IAgu1C
#MySupportMyChoice
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Happy #SelfCareWeek! Self care is important, and too easy to forget when we're caring for other people & our communities💜
We’ll be sharing tips & ideas to make it easier, with @SelfMgmtScot @ALLIANCEScot @seemescotland @Health_in_Mind @DundeeVolAction @ScotRecoveryNet @penumbra
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Lanarkshire has been kept in Covid Level 3 from 10 November but the First Minister warns Level 4 restrictions may be necessary if infections don’t start to fall.
Please stick together and stick to the rules to avoid Lockdown 2.
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Did you know that we have a suite of Self-directed Support FAQs available on our website?
The short videos cover things from 'How to access SDS and where to start' to 'Getting involved with your local Integrated Joint Board'.
Check them out here: sdsscotland.org.uk/faqs/
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
According to Carers Scotland, unpaid carers are being pushed to the limit with the loss of vital services, and they're calling for more financial support
If you’re a carer, what has your experience of lockdown been like?
Mornings with @kayeadams from 9am bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
As communities reflect on their experiences, priorities, and the changes they'd like to see in the future, it's an ideal time to share ideas about how healthcare could work after Covid19.
Share your input with @ALLIANCEScot through the link below!
We have an open call for comments and ideas to inform the remobilisation of healthcare beyond COVID-19.
For more information and to take the online survey visit: bit.ly/PatCSurvey
#PeopleAtTheCentre
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Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
****Exciting News.**** The Beacons are extending into Cambuslang area. We will be opened from Monday 26th October 2020. All info of where we are based and how to get in touch are below. Please RT and lets get the word out in the Cambuslang area we are opening soon. 💛💙💜♥️
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
How has Covid 19 pandemic impacted on your role as a PA? Scottish Parliament are interested in your views and we are encouraging all PAs to take part in their survey to highlight issues and improvements needed Have Your Say - Covid-19 Impact on PA role - mailchi.mp/40eb29c21ad4/have…
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Lanarkshire Links are hosting an online Mental Health & Wellbeing session via Zoom on Tue 28th July.
Aimed at people who don't feel they know much about mental health and would like to get a better understanding
To register a place please contact: [email protected]
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
PA Get Togethers via Zoom. South Lanarkshire 10th July at 10am. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 13th July at 1pm. Full details & registration info on our website panetworkscotland.org.uk Ser you there #panetwork #workingtogether @CornerstoneSDS @CtrlTake
Join us on one of our online events over the coming weeks giving PAs the chance to connect and share updates while we can't meet in person. Grab a cuppa, get online and Join us - full details on the link. panetworkscotland.org.uk/eve… #panetwork #gettogether
Take Ctrl South Lanarkshire retweeted
Do you or the person you care for received Self Directed Support? Have you been able to use your SDS in a more flexible way since lockdown? Can you please take 2 minutes to complete a very short survey to let us know about your experiences?
surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SDSFlex…
