Self-directed support and integration

Our self-directed support (SDS) and integration team works across a number of policy areas in the context of health and social care integration. We bring together workforce activity in each of the areas to focus on outcomes that matter for people.

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Dementia learning and Promoting Excellence

We support dementia learning in the workforce by developing and delivering different learning resources and activities.

Palliative and end of life care

We develop, review and design learning resources in partnership with the sector to support the workforce to develop their role in palliative and end of life care.

More about palliative care

Personal outcomes

We are supporting the workforce to develop their capacity to embed personal outcomes approaches in their day-to-day practice and deliver better outcomes for people using services.

More about personal outcomes

Other websites by the SSSC

The SSSC has created a number of other websites that provide specific services for learning and statistic reporting.

Workforce Data

As an Official Statistics provider, The SSSC publishes data on the social service workforce in Scotland.

Learning Zone

Develop your skills with resources you can use on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Step into Leadership

Find resources and information to develop your leadership skills, whatever your role in social services.

Open Badges

Open Badges are digital certificates recognising learning and achievement.