A short guide outlining key areas for PAs to consider if they are looking to become a self-employed PA.
PAs have responsibilities for preventing harm to vulnerable people, which could mean their employer, and should report their concerns. This article tells you when and how.
A basic introduction to what SDS is, how you can access support and the 4 options of SDS
It is possible for a PA to be employed by a family member to provide care and support to them. However, this is still seen as an 'exceptional circumstance', which means it wouldn't normally happen unless it is for specific reasons.
To understand your employment rights you need to know what your employment status is and this provides further information on the relevant rights for different types of workers
Find out what your duties are as a PA, to protect children who are at risk of abuse.
There are now no official Covid-19 rules or restrictions in Scotland. However, this page includes some things you may wish to consider around Covid-19 as a Personal Assistant.
A personal assistant (PA) works directly with one or more disabled people, to support them with various aspects of their daily
life so that they can live it in a way they choose. Find out more about the role of a Personal Assistant here.
Why it's important to develop a positive working relationship with your employer, which builds trust, openness and flexibility.
Increasing the understanding of what disability discrimination is and when an employer can make decisions based on disability
What is a reasonable adjustment, what do employers have to do and what can employees expect
Find out what help Personal Assistants and PA Employers can get if they have any problems managing their relationship.
The Personal Assistant (PA) role was developed by disabled people as they campaigned for equality. Find out more about the journey taken by disabled people with a specific focus on the development of the PA role here.
Find out what you can do if you are asked to do something outwith your usual duties or job description.
The PA Network Scotland offers free ID badges to all PAs working in Scotland. Find out how to order yours.
There might be times when you have to consider whether a request from your employer is acceptable or not and whether you should refuse this or not.
The law around social care support in Scotland is underpinned by the idea of Independent Living, and Personal Assistance supports Independent Living. Read more about Independent Living here.
What can be included in an Induction when you start a new job, so you can start to familiarise yourself with the role of a PA and what you employer expects of you.
Information about what jury service involves and how to apply to be excused from jury service if you are a PA or a PA Employer.
Make sure that you know who your employer is, whether this is the person you are supporting or their parent or Guardian.