Audit Scotland have released their latest report on the progress of Self-Directed Support in Scotland.  One of the key messages of the report reads:

“Our evidence shows many examples of positive progress in implementing SDS. But there is no evidence that authorities have yet made the transformation required to fully implement the SDS strategy. Most people rate their social care services highly and there are many examples of people being supported in new and effective ways through SDS, but not everyone is getting the choice and control envisaged in the SDS strategy. People using social care services and their carers need better information and help to understand SDS and make their choices. More reliable data is needed on the number of people choosing each of the SDS options. Data should have been developed earlier in the life of the strategy in order to measure the progress and impact of the strategy and legislation.”

You can read or download a copy of the full report here: http://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/report/self-directed-support-2017-progress-report