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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Support Choices

  • Membership number 9818
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC050618

Support Choices is an independent charity based in Dunkeld, serving individuals across Perth and Kinross. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Support in the Right Direction initiative, we offer free, impartial advice and assistance to people navigating social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed choices about their care, enhancing independence and quality of life.Support Choices uses a Community Brokerage model to help individuals identify and access the support that best suits their needs. This personalised approach involves brokers who:Spend time understanding the individual's lifestyle and aspirationsExplore support options using knowledge of local communities and networksAssist in accessing community-based resources, applying for funding, or connecting with statutory servicesProvide guidance on SDS options, helping individuals make informed decisionsFor those choosing to employ Personal Assistants (PAs) through SDS, Support Choices offers guidance on:Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a PANavigating the recruitment processAccessing training resources and support networksActively promoting PA work and helping recruit new PAs into the workforce

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