Where to get support as a Self-Employed PA
There are a number of organisations that provide a range of information, advice and support to self-employed Personal Assistants (PAs) across Scotland. There are details of organisations who support PAs whether they are self-employed or not via the link at the bottom of the page.
Business Gateway
Business Gateway provide a range of information and training relevant to PAs who might want to be self-employed. Training can include courses on:
- An Introduction to Self-Employment and Starting your own Business
- An Introduction to Running Your New Business – Webinar
They also provide support on:
- Stating a business
- Running a business
- Finance
- Marketing
- Digital presence
HMRC
HMRC factsheet: Employed or self-employed for tax and National Insurance contributions:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/865507/ES-FS1.pdf
HMRC check employment status for tax:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-employment-status-for-tax
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has published Health and Social Care Standards: My Support My Life:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/health-social-care-standards-support-life/
Care Inspectorate
The Care Inspectorate has information on Registering a Care Service here: https://www.careinspectorate.com/index.php/registercare
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
The SSSC has information on who should be registered with them: https://www.sssc.uk.com/registration/who-should-register-and-why/
The SSSC has developed codes of practice: https://www.sssc.uk.com/the-scottish-social-services-council/sssc-codes-of-practice/
Next steps
Take a look at the resources available to guide you in more detail.