Useful links – ILS
Here is a list of links which you may find useful for Independent Living Support:
ACAS – employment advice
Health and Safety Executive
Disability Tax Guide:
HMRC Employment Status Indicator
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/esi.htm
Skills for Care – An interactive guide for PA employers
http://www.paskills.org.uk/developing-me-and-my-pa/
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme – Guide on the interactions between SDS and PVG Scheme
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/08/04111811/0
Midlothian Council SDS page
For adults
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/1350/getting_care_and_support/250/self_directed_support
For children and families
East Lothian Council SDS page
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/1347/social_care_and_health/1522/self-directed_support_sds
City of Edinburgh Council SDS page
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20082/paying_for_care/642/self_directed_support
West Lothian Council SDS page
http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/social_health/selfdirectedsupport/
SAAS Disabled Students Allowance Guide
https://www.saas.gov.uk/_forms/dsa_nmph_booklet.pdf
Care Inspectorate
http://www.careinspectorate.com/
Employer’s Liability Insurance providers
Fish Insurance
http://www.fishinsurance.co.uk/
Blufin – Direct Care
https://www.bluefingroup.co.uk/care/direct-care/
Mark Bates / Premier Care
https://markbatesltd.com/products/independent-living/personal-care-assistant-insurance