Scottish Government

ANNEX B
USEFUL PUBLICATIONS

1. National guidance on self-directed support (2007) www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/07/04093127/0

2. Scottish consortium for learning disability (2005) An easy guide to direct payments in Scotland www.scld.org.uk/library-publications/scld-publications.xhtml

3. Contact a Family Scotland (2007) A parents' guide to direct payments in Scotland www.cafamily.org.uk/directpaymentsscotland.pdf

4. Lothian Centre for Integrated Living ( LCiL) www.lothiancil.org.uk/

A number of factsheets and downloads are available in relation to independent living services provided.

5. Scottish Personal Assistant Employers network SPAENwww.spaen.co.uk A number of leaflets are available on becoming a personal assistant ( PA) employer.

6. A Review of Self Directed Support in Scotland (2008) www.scotland.gsi.gov.uk/publications/2008/05/30134050/0

The following publications are useful for their general approach, but references to legislation and regulations all relate to the laws of England and Wales. Self-directed support in Scotland operates under legislation specific to Scotland.

7. Department of Health (2006). A parent's guide to direct payments. www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/socialcare/disabledchildren/directpaymentfaqs

8. Department of Health (2006). Direct payments for people with mental health problems, a guide to action. www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4131060

9. National Centre for Independent Living (2001) Direct payments for mental health users/survivors: A guide to some key issues.