Disabled people and their organisations call on councils to 'work with us'

From 1 April 2014 every local authority in Scotland will have a legal responsibility to offer 'self-directed support' (SDS), enabling disabled people to have increased freedom, choice, dignity and control over the support they need to live an independent life.

The offer ‘to work with us’ comes from Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) – a national network of Disabled People's Organisations that share information and expertise on the successful delivery of 'self-directed support'.

The Scottish Government has invested in a number of organisations and projects nationally to build the capacity of independent support and information which will help to support individuals to make choices using Self-directed Support.

The launch event was arranged by Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL), which has been supporting disabled people across Lothian for 20 years, and helps people to access Self-directed Support options.

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• Scottish Government
• Self Directed Support Scotland
• Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living