Self-directed Support : my support, my choice: your guide to social care

Support and information

You can search for local organisations that can give advice and information using this website: http://www.sdsinfo.org.uk/

Your local council might be able to give you details of local organisations that can provide help, information and advice. Or you might want to contact one of these national organisations:

SDSS
4, PURE Offices Bonnington Bond
2 Anderson Place
Edinburgh
EH6 5NP
www.sdsscotland.org.uk
Email: info@sdsscotland.org.uk
Tel: 0131 516 4195

SPAEN
Suite G4
Dalziel Building
7 Scott Street
Motherwell
ML1 1PN
www.spaen.co.uk
Email: info@spaen.co.uk
Tel: 01698 250280

The Care Inspectorate has information on all registered care services. This includes ratings and reports that you might find helpful:

The Care Inspectorate
www.scswis.com
Email: enquiries@careinspectorate.com
Tel: 0845 600 9527

If you are looking for information on becoming a Guardian or getting Power of Attorney for a relative, or someone you care for, please contact the Office of the Public Guardian:

The Office of the Public Guardian
Hadrian House
Callendar Business Park
Callendar Road
Falkirk
FK1 1XR
Website: www.publicguardian-scotland.gov.uk
Email: opg@scotcourts.gov.uk
Tel: 01324 678300

These helplines can also help you with information and advice about your support:

Alzheimer Scotland 24 hour dementia helpline
Tel: 0808 808 300

Care Information Scotland. Care Information for Older People. Helpline
Tel: 08456 001 001 (Phone call rates) seven days: 8am to 10pm

NHS Inform
Tel: 0800 22 44 88

Update Disability Information Scotland
Tel: 0131 669 1600