Self-Directed Support (SDS)

Your support, your choice, your life

Making SDS Simple and
Stress-Free

Self-Directed Support (SDS) is all about giving your family member choice and control over the support they receive. At harmony, we help individuals and families across Scotland to navigate the SDS process with confidence. The idea of managing a personnal budget and becoming an employer can feel daunting. We take that pressure away. We act as the employer for your support workers, handling contracts, payroll, training, and comliance, leaving you or your family member to live life supported by the right people for you.

Along with the four main options for managing your support, our help gives you the perfect balance of flexibility and security.

You are in
complete control

You decide who supports you, when they support you, and how they support you. It’s your choice.

We handle all the administration

We take care of all the “messy stuff” like contracts, payroll, pensions, and employer responsibilities.

We help you maximise your budget

We can work with you to design a support package that achieves your goals. We can even negotiate with social work on your behalf to ensure you get the right level of funding.

We ensure quality and consistency

We help you build a small, consistent team of support workers. All our staff are trained, vetted, and supported by our experienced management team.

How it works

A friendly chat

We start with a simple, no-pressure conversation to understand your situation, your budget, and what you want to achieve.

Co-creating your plan

We help you build your support plan and match you with a team of support workers who fit your personality and needs.

A simple agreement

We set up a straightforward agreement

Ongoing support

Your support begins with regular reviews to ensure everything is working perfectly for you. Our team is always here if you need us.

“For seven years, I’ve had the same team of workers from Harmony Support & Care. They are like family. Having them manage the employment side of my SDS package gives me security and peace of mind. I have full control without any of the stress.”

– SDS Client, Edinburgh

Let’s talk about your
SDS needs

Contact our friendly SDS manager for free, reassuring guidance on how to take control of your support.

Call us on 0131 225 8888

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