1. Housing Support and Personalisation
21st February 2018
Edinburgh

2. Self-directed support 2017 progress report
21 February 2018
Zoe McGuire

3. Background Self-directed support audit (June 2014)
Self- directed support: 2017 progress report
What progress have councils and integration authorities made in implementing SDS?
What impact is SDS having on people with support needs, carers, families and communities?
What factors are supporting or impeding effective implementation of SDS?
How effectively is the Scottish Government supporting implementation of SDS and evaluating its impact?

4. Methodology 5 case study areas East Ayrshire Glasgow Highland
Perth and Kinross
Western Isles
Interviews and Focus groups
Online surveys
Social work staff
Supported people, carers and families
Interviews
Desk research
Case Studies
Focus groups
Surveys

5. Key Findings
Many good examples of where SDS is working well for people
People achieving outcomes in new and effective ways
Not everyone is getting choice and control of their support
Various ways their choice is limited
Information needs to be improved on the number of people using each option and the impact SDS is having on people’s lives
Social work staff are positive about the principles of SDS but need to be well trained and supported
Service users and their carers need better information to help make informed choices

6. Key Findings
The public sector is experiencing significant pressure from increasing demand and limited budgets for social care services.
Commissioning in this context can have an effect on how much choice and control people may have
Option 2 is not yet fully developed
The changes in the type of support available have been slow
Workforce shortages
SDS implementation stalled during health and social care integration

7. What needs to happen
Ensuring staff are supported and trained to deliver self directed support
Given permission
Guidance and training
Improvement in the way services are commissioned
Allowing for flexibility and choice
Developed in partnership
The role and importance of SDS to be emphasised and promoted by the Scottish Government and partners

9. A National Approach to Self-directed Support

10. Collaboration and involvement
Legislation and guidance developed collaboratively
Extensive engagement around plan
National team meet every 2 months
SG fund over 80 organisations,
all of whom help us
understand the context
and issues

11. Implementation Plan 2016-18 - Outcomes
Supported people have more choice and control
Workers are confident and valued
Commissioning is more flexible and responsive
Systems are more widely understood, flexible and less complex

12. Strategic support Standards and scrutiny – Care Inspectorate/ HIS
Commissioning – CCPS, HIS
Workforce understanding – SSSC, Social Work Scotland, CIPFA guidance
Unpicking systemic issues
Advice and
advocacy

13. Independent support Renewed funding to 2021
Research into the value of independent support

14. I experience high quality care and support that is right for me
I am fully involved in all decisions about my care and support
I have confidence in the people who support and care for me
I have confidence in the organisation providing my care and support
I experience a high quality environment if the organisation provides the premises

15. Reform of adult social care
Workforce
Building personal and community resilience
Commissioning and procurement
Digital and technology
Measuring what we value

16. Minster for Public Health and Sport
“We will not achieve the changes required in social care without full implementation of the self-directed support approach.”
Minster for Public Health and Sport