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PKAVS Self Directed Support Project

Do you support a parent partner, child, sibling or friend as a result of their illness, condition or disability?

If so you are an unpaid carer.

PKAVS Carers Hub supports young Carers (age 5-15), Young Adult Carers (age 16-25) and Adult Carers (26+).

In July 2018 we were awarded funding from the Scottish Government's Support in the Right Direction programme, managed by Inspiring Scotland to launch PKAVS Self-Directed Support Project.

PKAVS Self-Directed Support Project helps unpaid Carers who live in Perth and Kinross access the social care and support which best fits their needs and the person they support.

Our project wants to ensure that:

Carers know about and understand Self-Directed Support and options for social care
Carers feel more informed, listened to and less stressed about the process
Carers are more prepared and confident to engage with Self-Directed Support and social care

We will provide information on the local Self-Directed Support process and help Carers establish their own personal outcomes, as well as providing information on what is available in the community.

Scottish Government Funding Update:

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to funding for SDS. To find out more you can visit the Scottish Government website here or the Inspiring Scotland website here.

The 12-month extension will enable project staff to continue their vital work helping people and carers navigate their way through the social care system, make the most of the ‘self-directed support’ options available to them, and access the support and care they need in their community.