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A open yellow envelope in the centre with a white letter popping out of it which says "Personal Assistant Programme Board Open Meeting". Beside this on either side are two sets of PAs and their employers. This is all on a blue background.
9 July 2025

Reflecting on the 2025 Open Meeting of the PA Programme Board

The annual open meeting of the PA Programme Board was held online on Thursday 26th June. The Open Meeting was the chance for PAs to find out what the Programme Board…

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13 June 2025

Care Reform (Scotland) Bill passed by Scottish Parliament

The Care Reform (Scotland) Bill has now been passed by Scottish Parliament. The Bill has been passed following it’s original iteration of the National Care Service Bill. The Bill will…

The front page of "Standard 13: Direct Payments for Employing Personal Assistants" document
6 June 2025

New SDS Standard for Social Workers Published

Social Work Scotland have now published SDS Standard 13: Direct Payments for employing Personal Assistants. The Standard aims to ensure that Personal Assistant employers are consistently supported by social workers…

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