Self-directed support (SDS)

GCIL (Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living) is a Disabled People’s Organisation. It is run by disabled people, working for and with disabled people across the west of Scotland, including South Lanarkshire. 

The GCIL South Lanarkshire team offer a Self-directed Support Service providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living. They help people to gain the information, skills, and support to overcome barriers and make informed choices and can offer support with:

• information and training on Self-directed Support to ensure that you are able to make an informed choice about the best way to use your funding
• supporting you to recruit and manage personal assistants, or engaging with service providers
• understanding the responsibilities involved in employing staff
• signposting you to payroll system options if required
• advising you on how to meet council financial monitoring requirements

You can contact GCIL South Lanarkshire on 01698 892 372 and at gcilsouthlanarkshire@gcil.org.uk.

GCIL have a comprehensive website where you can find information on SDS and more www.gcil.org.uk.

They have also produced some short films that gives an insight into individual peoples lives.

• Cailean's Story: how having a PA helps Cailen, who is on the autism spectrum, to access a mainstream college course
• Susan's Story: how Susan's PA assists with personal care, household tasks and basic health care support
• Joan's Story: how Joan is able to maintain employment with support from her PA
• Chris's Story: how Chris has achieved the life he wants through his job, the support of family and his PA