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Coronavirus (COVID-19) self-directed support: guidance - 11 March 2022

Published: 11 March 2022
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Part of: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Health and social care
ISBN: 9781804352076

Version 4 of guidance on self-directed support during the coronavirus pandemic published on 11 March 2022.

Version Control

Version	Date	Summary of Changes
V1	May 2020
V2	July 2020	Updated to take into account ongoing changes of the pandemic
V3	11 February 2022	Updated to include the Self-direct Support Framework of Standards and the ongoing changes of the pandemic Guidance name change Guidance covers SDS Options 1, 2 and 4 Inclusion of the SDS Framework of Standards Maximising flexibility of budgets Enabling worker autonomy People at high risk Employment of family and friends as Personal Assistants Social Care Staff Support Fund Death in Service Personal Assistants Employers Handbook Self Isolation
V4	11 March 2022	Updated to incorporate the use of the existing powers found in section 12A(5) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968. This allows local authorities to provide or arrange for the provision of support without the need for a prior assessment where a local authority considers that the need for services is a matter of urgency. Minimum rates of pay for Personal Assistants employed in the delivery of adult social care

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