Self Directed Support Scotland represents organisations run by and for disabled people, our members support thousands of people across Scotland with their social care choices. Together we work to ensure that SDS is implemented successfully so that people have full choice and control over their lives. We do this by:Supporting our members in the delivery of their services to provide local independent information, advice and support to those at each stage of their social care journeySignposting individuals at each stage of their social care journeyRepresenting our members nationally to discuss SDS implementationShowcasing good practice from those involved with SDSProviding health and social care professionals, other voluntary organisations and educational institutions with the resources they need to champion SDSConducting research which recognises the power of lived experience.