New Self-Directed Support Opportunities offered by Grampian Opportunities

Grampian Opportunities in Inverurie have received Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) funding for 2024-2027 allowing them to offer a dedicated Self-Directed Support (SDS) service in Aberdeenshire.

Self-Directed Support (SDS) is how Social Care in Scotland has been delivered since 2014 and the principles of SDS are that support is person-centred, and supported people and carers have choice.

Self-directed support is about giving people control of the support they receive, about the life they want to lead, to be included in every stage of the journey and to enable people to find more creative, personalised, and effective ways to achieve their needs and outcomes.

Grampian Opportunities SDS team can help you in the following ways:

Providing advice and information about Self Directed Support and the four options

Workshops and information sessions throughout Grampian

Support before, during and after assessment and review

Help to think about your support outcomes and make informed choices

Development of a first draft support plan for your assessment

Support with self-advocacy

Peer support with respite activities

Please contact them directly by email: info@grampianopportunities.org.uk or telephone: 01467 629675 if you’d like any further information about this new service.

You can find out more here: Support in the Right Direction