Follow-Up Evaluation of Self-Directed Support Test Sites in Scotland

This follow-on evaluation built upon the initial evaluation of the self-directed support test sites which reported in September 2011. This follow-on study sought to assess continued uptake in the test sites; to identify activities to further promote and increase awareness of self-directed support and identify system wide change within the test site local authorities.


LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

ADSW Association of Directors of Social Work
ARC Action for Real Change
BME Black and minority ethnic
CHCP Community Health & Care Partnerships
COSLA Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
DICE Direct Inclusive Collaborative Enterprise (Dumfries & Galloway)
DP Direct Payment
GAMH Glasgow Association for Mental Health
GCIL Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living
IB Individual Budget
ILF Independent Living Fund
ISF Individual Service Fund
IT Information Technology
PA Personal Assistant
RAS Resource allocation system
RASG Resource Allocation Screening Group (Glasgow)
REP Risk Enablement Panel (Glasgow)
SCIF Social Care Ideas Factory
SDS Self-Directed Support
SEQ Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (Glasgow)
SSA Single shared assessment
SSAQ Supported Self-Assessment Questionnaire (Highland)

Contact

Email: Aileen McIntosh

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