# The SDS Forum **URL:** https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/c/using-the-forum/6.md [Latest](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [Getting involved in the forum](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/getting-involved-in-the-forum/15)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 January 2021 16:37 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/getting-involved-in-the-forum/15 "2021-01-05T16:37:48Z")
Welcome! As a new user of the SDS Forum, we hope you will find this site accessible and clearly structured, but here is some guidance to get you started: Basic Terms Used Here are some very basic terms that will be he… --- ## [About the The SDS Forum category](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/about-the-the-sds-forum-category/14)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 0
Find out more about the forum and how to use it. --- ## [Council Reclaim of Direct Payment](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/council-reclaim-of-direct-payment/1057)
**Author:** [@SDS\_Nightmare](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/SDS_Nightmare)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 15:16 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/council-reclaim-of-direct-payment/1057 "2026-09-23T15:16:16Z")
Hi I am trying to get information to compare how different local authorities approach the reclaim process for excess funds in Direct Payment accounts. Would anyone be willing to share some of the wording that is used i… --- ## [Setting Outcomes](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/setting-outcomes/1079)
**Author:** [@MaryP](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/MaryP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 18:08 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/setting-outcomes/1079 "2026-08-07T18:08:21Z")
Is it now standard protocol for care managers to set outcomes without any discussion with the supported person and send this on for approval? This is my experience and I am sick and tired of it. Is there any way of takin… --- ## [Anyone had a review or reassesment?](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/anyone-had-a-review-or-reassesment/1053)
**Author:** [@toleranceandrespect](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/toleranceandrespect)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2026 21:21 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/anyone-had-a-review-or-reassesment/1053 "2026-03-12T21:21:54Z")
Hi all, Anyone had a review or reassessment for Self Directed Support Direct payments ? Ie what exactly happened? Was the budget level affected? As had this email and don’t understand it? (The reasons budget has not be… --- ## ["Local authorities all have different rules..."](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/local-authorities-all-have-different-rules/962)
**Author:** [@Josh](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Josh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 13:47 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/local-authorities-all-have-different-rules/962 "2026-02-17T13:47:55Z")
I’ve heard this from several places now. Has anyone else heard this? Where does it come from? It’s not really true is it? The essentials of SDS law and Direct Payment law are all given in Primary Legislation, Regulation… --- ## [Contract with Local Authority](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/contract-with-local-authority/1038)
**Author:** [@SDS\_Nightmare](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/SDS_Nightmare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 11:50 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/contract-with-local-authority/1038 "2026-02-14T11:50:43Z")
I’ve been reading a few of the threads about contracts that local authorities expect direct payment holders to sign. I think that the fundamental point is that local authorities have no power to create a contract which i… --- ## [Unlawful actions by local authorities](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/unlawful-actions-by-local-authorities/1035)
**Author:** [@SDS\_Nightmare](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/SDS_Nightmare)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 16:38 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/unlawful-actions-by-local-authorities/1035 "2026-02-13T16:38:30Z")
Hi, I’m new here. I found the forum as I have a lot of concerns about how SDS is working for my son. In fact, I have just terminated the direct payment as his payments have reduced so much that the contributions he has b… --- ## [Hot tub purchase from direct payment](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/hot-tub-purchase-from-direct-payment/975)
**Author:** [@Lewis](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Lewis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2025 13:09 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/hot-tub-purchase-from-direct-payment/975 "2025-06-10T13:09:59Z")
Cannot believe this situation regarding hot tub purchase from direct payment for my son has been going on for do long.I am at the stage i do not know where to go with the lack of support ftom my LA.Have been.in tears tod… --- ## [Self Directed Support Scotland Upcoming Training Sessions](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/self-directed-support-scotland-upcoming-training-sessions/891)
**Author:** [@Lucia](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Lucia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2025 13:16 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/self-directed-support-scotland-upcoming-training-sessions/891 "2025-03-31T13:16:31Z")
We’re excited to announce two upcoming training sessions exclusively for our members and followers. These sessions are designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in critical areas of support. Session 1. Supporting Pe… --- ## [Exciting Training Opportunity for Self Directed Support Scotland Members!](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/exciting-training-opportunity-for-self-directed-support-scotland-members/917)
**Author:** [@Lucia](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Lucia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 10:20 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/exciting-training-opportunity-for-self-directed-support-scotland-members/917 "2025-02-12T10:20:33Z")
We’re offering specialised training to our members designed to empower you with the latest insights, best practices, and practical tools to support individuals in exercising choice and control over their care and support… --- ## [LCIL Peer Support Taster Sessions – December](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/lcil-peer-support-taster-sessions-december/872)
**Author:** [@Lucia](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Lucia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [10 December 2024 16:27 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/lcil-peer-support-taster-sessions-december/872 "2024-12-10T16:27:52Z")
Hello everyone, Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living is offering a Peer Support Taster Sessions in December. These sessions will cover Self Directed Support options and the services provided by the support network.For mor… --- ## [Very quiet here: promotion needed?](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/very-quiet-here-promotion-needed/828)
**Author:** [@Scally](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Scally)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2024 16:18 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/very-quiet-here-promotion-needed/828 "2024-10-18T16:18:34Z")
This is a decent resource, but its a shame that there has been no concerted effort to promote it to the people who might benefit. This is not a job for amateurs, but we can certainly let our friends know about it a bit … --- ## [How does it work](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/how-does-it-work/829)
**Author:** [@teila4049](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/teila4049)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2024 17:14 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/how-does-it-work/829 "2024-08-26T17:14:07Z")
I have had my first assessment carried out by NACP and was asked who was doing things about the home and looking after my wife’s needs. I told the assessor that I was doing everything to which she replied her assessment … --- ## [Being assessed for client contribution, money out](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/being-assessed-for-client-contribution-money-out/801)
**Author:** [@Babymurch](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/Babymurch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2024 14:11 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/being-assessed-for-client-contribution-money-out/801 "2024-06-29T14:11:19Z")
Hi My Daughter has been assessed by the council to pay a Client contribution towards her DP. they take into account DLA and ESA. Its gone up from £22.19 last year to £46.75 for 24/25. They say they don’t take into accou… --- ## [Forum Guidelines](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/forum-guidelines/64)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 March 2021 15:22 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/forum-guidelines/64 "2021-03-10T15:22:12Z")
Forum Guidelines The SDS Online Forum is open to all, but there a few guidelines we want you to follow to ensure that when you get involved, you do so safety, securely and in a way that represents yourself and/or your … --- ## [About the SDS Forum](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/about-the-sds-forum/66)
**Author:** [@michaelpillans](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/u/michaelpillans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2021 11:40 UTC](https://forum.sdsscotland.org.uk/t/about-the-sds-forum/66 "2021-03-12T11:40:15Z")
SDSS Scotland is proud to launch a new online forum where our members and stakeholders can come together to share best practice and discuss Self-directed Support (SDS) and social care in Scotland. It’s important that ou…