Published: September 23, 2020
Updated PIP Assessment Guidance
PIP Assessment Guidance (PIPAG) has been updated, from 17 September, to reflect the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions…
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Published: July 2, 2020
NearMe – consulting in health and care services in Scotland
The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland are looking at a secure form of video consulting service that lets people have health and social care appointments from home or wherever is…
Published: June 11, 2020
Grapevine still open to support you remotely
Grapevine’s telephone information and advice service is still open for your calls. We can help you go through a benefits check and apply for benefits such as: Personal Independence Payments…
Published: June 9, 2020
Calls for people with learning disabilities and their carers to participate in a survey about the impact of Covid-19
New research being conducted by Professor Anna Whittaker and the SPARKLE team at the University of Stirling is looking at the impact of social distancing and self-isolation on social contact,…
Published: June 5, 2020
Covid-19: Guidance on Self-directed Support Option 1 and Option 2
The Scottish Government, COSLA and Social Work Scotland have published guidance on SDS options 1 and 2 in relation to COVID-19. The guidance, a PDF, can be downloaded here; SDS Social…
Published: May 28, 2020
Stroke Association – Free Support info
More information Download the information above with links: Support in Scotland Stroke Association website More information from the Scottish Engagement team: engagementteamscotland@stroke.org.uk
Published: May 11, 2020
PPE for PA employers in East Lothian
If you require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and live in East Lothian, you can contact East Lothian Council’s Social Work Contact Centre on 01875 824 309. Social work office hours are…
Published: May 7, 2020
COVID-19 testing for Personal Assistants (key workers)
(updated on Monday 11th May with testing information for those in Midlothian) The Scottish Government has released further guidance on the availability of COVID-19 testing for key workers, including Personal…