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Module 1 - Parent and Carers Online Training

1 Lesson

Module 1: What is SDS

Module 2 - The SDS Process

1 Lesson

Module 2: The SDS process

Module 3 - Dual Pathways

1 Lesson

Module 3: Dual Pathways - support for your child and for you as a carer

Module 4 - Financial Assessments

1 Lesson

Module 4: Financial assessments

Module 5 - Eligibility & SDS Options

1 Lesson

Module 5: Eligibility and options

Module 6: SDS Myth Busting

1 Lesson

Module 6: Myth busting quiz

Module 7 - Next Steps & Feedback

1 Lesson

Module 7: Next steps and feedback

Module 7 - Next Steps & Feedback

Module 7: Next steps and feedback

Request an SDS assessment for your child or young person

Now that you’ve completed the training, here are some actions you might take.

The following links will take you to the relevant links or information.

Ask for an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement

Explore which SDS option suits you or your family

Stay Connected:

West Lothian SDS Forum

The West Lothian SDS Forum is a friendly, independent peer support group for anyone interested in SDS.
You can:

Join monthly online meetings

Ask questions and share experiences

Learn from other carers and supported people

Meetings: 4th Wednesday of each month, 12:45–2:15pm

Email: westlothianSDSforum@outlook.com

SDS Forum Facebook page

Self Direct Support Scotland have lots of useful information to promote the values and principles of SDS, including choice, control and flexibility, in all aspects of social care support.

Access the SDS Handbook here

If you have any questions about SDS, your child’s eligibility or your own support as a carer , we’re here to help.

You can contact Carers of West Lothian using our contact form email support@carers-westlothian.com or call us on 01506 448000.

Contact Carers of West Lothian

Please provide your feedback to complete your training