If you are looking for social care help in Scotland, or want to find out how to access care and support, you are in the right place. You might be looking for support for yourself, a family member or someone you care for.

The SDS Handbook has been designed to help you navigate your journey to getting social care support in Scotland. Sorting out support can be an intimidating process. It can sometimes be confusing, challenging or stressful. This Handbook aims to make it easier by guiding you through, step by step.

You might find it easier to read this Handbook in stages, or search for information about a specific issue. It may feel like a lot of information at once, so you can also ask Clara, click her button at the bottom right start a conversation. And please be reassured, there is lots of help available. You can find out more about getting a social care assessment, understand your Self-directed Support options, or find help to work out what support you need. We’ve included links to places you can get help every step of the way.