Self Directed Support Scotland

Today we had the pleasure of attending the Personal Assistants Gathering in Perth organised by Support Choices, and it was an inspiring reminder of the incredible work PAs do every day.

A real highlight was the PA Awards, which shone a light on the dedication, compassion and professionalism shown across the sector. It was fantastic to see Personal Assistants being celebrated and recognised for the vital role they play in enabling people to live independently and on their own terms.

A huge thank you to Support Choices for bringing everyone together and for creating a space that celebrates the impact of PA work.

Well done to all nominees and award winners — your work truly matters.

As the SDS National Voice 2026: Leading and Learning comes to an end, we would like to thank everyone who participated, in-person or online, for taking part in our conference.

It's great to see so many people gathering and cooperationg for the great cause!

See you all next year!

Donald Macleod, our CEO has launched this year's SDS National Voice 2026: Learning and Leading conference.

A full day of presentations, talks, and workshops to strengthen cooperation to improve the Self-directed Support and build a better future for social care in Scotland.