Grampian Opportunities: Support in the right direction
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 27th September 2024
Read more about the self-directed support opportunities offered by Grampian Opportunities.
Grampian Opportunities in Inverurie are pleased to have been one of the organisations to receive Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) funding for 2024-2027 and they are delighted to offer this dedicated service in Aberdeenshire.
Self-Directed Support (SDS) is how Social Care in Scotland has been delivered since 2014 and the principles of SDS are that support is person-centred, and supported people and carers have choice.
Self-directed support is about giving people control of the support they receive, about the life they want to lead, to be included in every stage of the journey and to enable people to find more creative, personalised, and effective ways to achieve their needs and outcomes.
Grampian Opportunities SDS team can help you in the following ways:
- Providing advice and information about Self Directed Support and the four options
- Workshops and information sessions throughout Grampian
- Support before, during and after assessment and review
- Help to think about your support outcomes and make informed choices
- Development of a first draft support plan for your assessment
- Support with self-advocacy
- Peer support with respite activities
Please contact them at info@grampianopportunities.org.uk / https://grampianopportunities.org.uk/support-in-the-right-direction / 01467 629675 if you’d like any further information about this new service.
End of page.
You may also like:
Did you know that the ALLIANCE offers GIRFEC training to professionals and volunteers?
Continue readingThe iMPROVE COP Core Group is seeking two patient representatives from Scotland
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE supports roundtable with the Minister for Public Health.
Continue readingChildren's Health Scotland wants to understand what health and health rights look like for children, young people and families in 2026
Continue readingRespond to Children's Health Scotland's largest National Health Rights Survey before 8 June.
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE hosted a workshop at the SCVO Gathering to explore how we can better navigate difficult decisions.
Continue readingRead about SIAA's manifesto calling on all parties to invest in independent advocacy so that everyone in Scotland can have their voice heard
Continue readingThe refreshed guidance continues to put people at the heart of decision‑making.
Continue readingThe latest set of themes focus on putting straightforward principles into practice
Continue readingThe Scottish Diabetic eye screening programme checks for diabetic retinopathy - when diabetes causes Visual Impairment
Continue readingTwo key Peppa Pig episodes to air on TV in March 2026
Continue readingLet the British Society of Audiology know about your activities for marking the largest global awareness campaign on hearing loss
Continue readingRead manifestos from organisations representing Deafness, Deafblindness and Vision Impairment in Scotland
Continue readingLearn more about the UK’s biggest collection of eye health and sight loss data
Continue readingExplore this new resource and learn about cochlear implants
Continue readingNational Usher Syndrome Helpline launched to provide one-stop support
Continue readingChallenges won't be overcome without cross-sector collaboration that keeps people at the centre.
Continue readingA new support network is here to help people with FND connect and share experiences.
Continue readingShowcasing organisations across Scotland who are taking steps to embed a children’s human rights approach in their work.
Continue reading#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Continue readingTickets available now for workshops from HSTAR Scotland taking place in February and March.
Continue readingMarie Curie has published new analysis showing that almost one in three people in Scotland die without the palliative care they need.
Continue readingNew guides created for trans and non-binary young people
Continue readingThe ALLIANCE manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election sets out a positive vision for the next five years.
Continue readingDelivered in partnership with Lingo Flamingo and the Open University.
Continue reading