Membership of in Control Scotlandfor local authorities
Who we are and what do we do?
InControlScotlandis a independent registered charity which exists to support and promote the development of a sustainable system of self directed support in Scotland. We believe people are experts in their own lives and should be supported to take control, make choices and fulfill their roles as citizens by directing their own support.Our work is funded through membership fees, training and consultancy income and currently from Scottish Government grants for projects to support the implementation of the national strategy and Self Directed Support Act.
InControlScotland works with local authorities to support the cultural and systems change required tosuccessfully implementa local system of self directed support. Our approach is to work co-operatively alongside local authorities, provider organisations, people who use social care services and their families. We believe that only by really working together in this way will we be able to establish a sustainable system of self directed support that is both effective and efficient.
Our work with local authorities focusses on:
- developing the local capacity, knowledge, experience and belief to support people to be in control and get more of the lives and support they want.
- Sharing experience, tools, systems and practice that works
- Creating helpful connections between organisations and people
Since our inception, we have worked with more than half the local authorities in Scotland to promote and develop this way of working.
To find out more:check out our website contact us by phone on 0141 559 5733 or by e-mail at
The benefits of annual membership include:
Up to four days on site support todevelop the key components essential for a sustainable system of self directed support. This could include support to develop strategic and operational plans, training and awareness raising, developing a new resource allocation system, and/orimplementingsupport planning and family and individual leadership. The support is provided by In Control Scotland Associates - utilising knowledge and experience from practice throughout the U.K - and can be used to support change in adult and/or childrens services.
Access to a community of learning and support drawn from the membership of inControlScotland, with opportunities to share and learn with others, including regular national and regional network meetingsfacilitated by inControlScotland
Up to date information and resourcesabout people being in control and Self-Directed Support, including a regular e-bulletin and briefings from inControlScotland
Discounts on, and access to, further training, resources and other products developed by inControlScotland, In Controland our partners
Access to places on the residential programmes run by inControlScotland, this includes two places at the residential events for childrens services ( run twice yearly) and access to places on the Leadership and Change programmes.
How much does annual membership cost?
The membership fee of InControlScotland is £4,500 for the first 12 months of membership and£2,750 for authorities that choose to renew their membership in subsequent years.
The higher fee in the first year of membership reflects the expectation that we would provide more intensive support during this first year and also that we value the experience and ongoing partnership with authorities who choose to re-new their membership.
If your local authority would like to become a member or re-new your membership, please complete the form attached and we will then send you an invoice for payment.
In addition to the standard membership support described above, extra help, should you want it, can be commissioned through inControlScotland, our Associates and partners.
Company Number: SC358414 Charity Number: SC 0420001 of 2