Capability Scotland SDS Brokerage

31/08/2026

Not sure where to start with getting help with Self-Directed Support? Then join Anne on Tuesday 1st September at the Old Bank Community Cafe, Annan between 10.00 am and 12.00pm.
This will be an opportunity to find out more about Self-directed Support and receive the help you require.
We look forward to meeting you at our drop-in session. 😀

25/08/2026

Are you looking for Care Support and not sure where to start? Then join Anne on Wednesday 26th August at Thomas Hope Hospital, Langholm between 1.30pm and 3.30pm for an informal chat about Self-Directed Support Options.

This will be an opportunity to find out more about Self-Directed Support and we look forward to seeing you at our drop-in session. 😀

25/08/2026

We’re Coming to Wigtown!

Our SDS Link Practitioner, Debra Willox, will be attending this community marketplace session in Wigtown.

If you have questions about Self-Directed Support (SDS), or would like to find out more about the support available in your local community, come along and have a chat with Debra. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, learn more about SDS and discover the range of support and services available across Wigtown, the Machars and surrounding areas.

We’d love to meet you and help you find the support that’s right for you!

24/08/2026

Anne was delighted to be a guest at the Alzheimer’s Group in Lockerbie on Tuesday 18th of August.

It was a great opportunity to connect with local people, share information about Self-Directed Support (SDS), and highlight the choice and control it can offer individuals. Our SDS Link Practitioners continues to build valuable relationships with local groups and services, helping people access the right information and understand the support available to them.

Thank you to the Alzheimer’s Group for the warm welcome and for helping us strengthen these important community connections!

24/08/2026

Our Link Practitioner, Debra, will be joining this session

If you have any questions about SDS (Self-Directed Support) or would like to find out more about the services available across the Rhins and Stranraer, this is a great opportunity to come along, ask questions and find out more.

Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there!

21/08/2026

Capability Scotland staff will be attending these upcoming community marketplaces, and we would love to see you there.

These events are a fantastic opportunity to discover what services and support are available in your local area, meet the organisations behind them, ask questions and make valuable new connections.

You may even discover a service or organisation that could make a real difference to you or someone you know.

There’s plenty to explore, so come along, say hello and find out what’s available in your area.

We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

Not sure where to start with getting help with Self-Directed Support? Then join Anne on Tuesday 11th August between 10.00am and 1.00pm at the Eskdalemuir Community Hub & Old School Cafe

This will be an opportunity to find out more about Self-Directed Support and receive the help you rquire.

We look forward to meeting you at our drop-in session😃

04/08/2026

From the 1st April 2025 it has mandatory for all PAs to have a PVG ( Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check. The government has introduced a wavier where PAs will no longer have to pay for their PVG when starting a new job. This will run from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2027. This will apply to all PAs who are employed by someone receiving a funding through Self-directed Support Option 1 or the Independent Living Fund Scotland.
For more information:

From 1 August 2026, Personal Assistants starting a new role will no longer have to pay for their Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme check, following a new Scottish Government...

30/07/2026

Power of Attorney

This important because it allows a trusted person to make legal, financial, or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. It helps ensure that your affairs are managed according to your wishes, avoids delays in important decision-making, and provides peace of mind for both you and your loved ones during unexpected situations.

To find out more about this, here is an appropriate link to do so: -

Learn the difference between a continuing and welfare power of attorney, why you need a power of attorney and how to set up a power of attorney.

29/07/2026

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