Find out more about the Blue Light Card. PAs are currently not eligible for the card, but you may be eligible if you work in another social care role.
The PA Network Scotland offers ID badges, approved by the Scottish Government, to all registered PAs, in order to provide them with a recognisable form of ID.
It is important for PA Employers to understand the difference in employment status between an employee and a self employed PA. This is because it can be very difficult to identify someone as being a self employed worker. If this is not done correctly, this could lead to significant financial costs for the PA Employer, which could even happen many years after the PA had worked.
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.
You may be working as a Personal Assistant and also have a caring role in your life. It could be important to know if you are a carer as you might be able to access further support for yourself or for the person you care for.
Anyone who is a PA, or thinking about becoming one, can access free help, guidance or support. Connecting to a support network can be really helpful at any stage.
Information about the PA Programme Board, which brings together PAs, Employers, Scottish Government and others to further develop and recognise the role of the PA.
Each year, the Scottish Government sets the minimum hourly rate of pay for Personal Assistants. This article explains what the current national minimum rate of pay for PAs is.
What the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is and how this relates to the role of a PA
Employers have a legal duty to make the workplace safe for all staff. It’s the employer's responsibility to regularly carry out workplace risk assessments and take steps to reduce Covid risk. Employees also have a responsibility to follow safe working practices.