This document discusses a workshop on planning for outcomes with self-directed support. It introduces the concept of independent living and defines it as having freedom, choice, dignity and control to participate in society and live an ordinary life. The workshop aims to help participants learn about self-directed support, choose a character to identify their outcomes and life areas needing support, and plan support activities to help achieve the identified outcomes.

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SDS Workshop
Lisa Lee
Planning for Outcomes with
Self Directed Support
An SDS Inspired Collaboration

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Self Directed Support
Independent living means people of all ages having the same freedom,
choice, dignity and control as other citizens at home, at work, and in the
community.
It does not mean living by yourself, or fending for yourself.
It means having rights to practical assistance and support to participate in
society and live an ordinary life.
This is the definition of independent living adopted in the strategic approach to
independent living, by the Scottish Government, COSLA, the NHS and the
Disabled People‘s Independent Living Movement.

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Brief Overview
Involvement Informed Choice Collaboration
Dignity Active Citizenship
• Engaging in this activity, you will learn more about SDS
• In this activity you will choose a character and discover their Outcomes,
helping to identify area’s of their life that require support.
• In understanding their Outcomes, you will then begin to plan areas of
Support, selecting activities and support which meet the needs of your
character

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Let’s Talk Outcomes
Pick a character and read about their
life, can you identify what areas they
need help with?
What would they like to achieve?
How can they live a more independent
and fulfilling life?
Can you identify their Outcomes?

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Identifying Outcomes

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Planning for Outcomes
• You can now choose types of
activity that will help your
character to achieve their
outcomes
• What area’s might they need
support with
• What types of support is available

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Asset Based Approach
• What can I do for myself
• Who do I have in my life
• Active Citizenship, local
community resources
• What can I find out about

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The Options
• Budget
• Options
• What option would work for your
character

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Personal Reflection
• Your next steps
• What might your outcomes be?
• What would help you to achieve
these Outcomes?

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Working Together
Lisa.Lee@penumbra.org.uk

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