Community Brokerage Network Secures Three Years of Funding to Support Ayrshire Residents
The Community Brokerage Network is excited to announce that it has secured another three years of funding to continue its vital work in Ayrshire, helping people access social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS). This funding ensures ongoing support for individuals and their carers, empowering them to navigate and make informed choices about their social care. […]
Community Brokerage Scotland
The Community Brokerage Network has been at the heart of developing the community brokerage approach in Scotland since the 2010s. Building on the learning from our work across Ayrshire, community brokerage is now being further developed and embedded across Scotland, leading to better outcomes for supported people. In 2024, Self Directed Support Scotland published a […]
Revised Self Directed Support (SDS) Standards Published
Social Work Scotland has announced the release of the newly revised SDS Standards. These standards define what good Self-directed Support (SDS) looks like and aim to promote best practices and effective SDS implementation across Scotland. Co-produced with a diverse group of stakeholders over the past year, these updates enhance the original standards launched in 2021. […]
Independent Living Fund Scotland Re-opens for New Applications
On 3 May, the Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland officially re-opened for new applications. The ILF provides essential funding support for disabled people in Scotland. In its first year of re-opening, the fund aims to support up to 1,000 individuals with the most complex needs, helping them live independent lives. You can apply for the […]
