Membership of In Control Scotlandfor Providers
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 from Scottish Government grants for projects to support the implementation of the national strategy and Self Directed Support Act.
InControlScotland works withproviders to support the cultural, systems and practice changes required tosuccessfully implementa system of self directed support. Our approach is to work co-operatively alongside provider organisations, local authorities, 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 providers focusses on:
- developing the 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 and the key components of the changerequired, through training, events and individual support
- Creating helpful connections between organisations and people
Since our inception, we have worked with both large and small provider organisations in all parts of Scotland to develop this way of working
To find out more:Contact us by phone on 0141 559 5733 or by e-mail at
The benefits of annual membership include:
Access to on site support todevelopthe key components and make the changes essential to be able to support people well who are directing their own support, whether through a direct payment, individual service fund or through a continuing contract with the local authority. This could include support to develop strategic and operational plans for your organisation, training and awareness raising for staff, and/orimplementingpractical changes in your support functions. The support is provided by In Control Scotland Associates - utilising knowledge and experience from practice throughout the U.Kwith both adult and childrens providers.
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 networkmeetingsfacilitated 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
Early notification and access to places on thevarious events and training organised by inControlScotland. This also includes access to places on theresidential and extendedprogrammesoccasionally run by inControlScotland, such as theLeadership and Change programmes.
Discounts on, and access to, conferences, resources and other products developed by inControlScotland, In Control and our partners
How much does annual membership cost?
The membership fee of InControlScotlandfor providers isnow only £500 or£750 for 12 months, dependent on the financial turn-over of your organisation.
If your organisation would like to become a member or re-new your membership, please complete a membership form and we will then send you an invoice for payment. If you don’t have a membership form, contact us at and we’ll send you one out.
In addition to the standard membership support described above, extra help and additional on site supportshould you want it, can be commissioned through InControlScotland, our Associates and partners.
Company Number: SC358414 Charity Number: SC 0420001 of 2