OLD SDS Evaluation
Letting us know how the experience was for you
Please take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts and feelings about going through the Self Directed Support process
1.
I was informed about how the eligibility criteria for SDS fits my situation?
Yes
No
I have never heard about this term
I do not think it is a fair system as i did not meet the criteria
Other (comments)
2.
Did you feel prepared before your Social Work Assessment took place?
Yes
Yes, i used a carers support plan
No, i didn't know anything beforehand
No, it would have helped to know who to speak to before social work came out
Other (comments)
3.
I feel my (and my families) worth and contribution was respected and therefore validated
Yes i felt Social Work did respect my views
Yes i felt SDS Options Fife respected my views
Yes both Social Work and SDS Options Fife respected my views
No
(comments)
4.
I was given the chance to express what matters to me
Yes, i was listened to and felt heard
Yes, i was able to share my views
I was provided with community support organisations options as well
No i feel i was not listened to
comments
5.
I was made to feel my contribution to this process mattered and i felt i had an equal voice within all the meetings
Yes, with both Social Work and SDS Options Fife
Only with Social Work
Only with SDS Options Fife
No, i do not feel my voice was heard by either organisation
comments
6.
I received...
SDS Options Fife leaflet - that explains the 4 options
SDS Options Fife - Option1 information leaflet
Becoming an Employer Booklet
Your Support, Your Choice booklet
Other (please specify)
7.
I feel i have a better understanding of what Self- Directed Support (SDS) is
Yes
No
Other (please comment)
8.
I was supported to look for a Personal Assistant (PA)
Yes, an advert was designed and advertised for me
Yes, but i designed my own advert which SDS Options advertised for me
No advert required as i had someone lined up for the post
I went with an agency
comments
9.
I have a Personal Assistant (PA)
They have just started and it is going well
They are a good support
I have experienced problems retaining PAs
I have experienced problems recruiting PAs
I am still looking for a PA
N/A
comments optional
10.
I have accessed support for Option 1 through SDS Options Fife
Human Resources (HR worker)
Yes, contracts (Terms & conditions ) were arranged
Yes, on Becoming an Employer
Yes, for employee relations
Yes, enquired about self employed PAs
No
Other (comments)
11.
I know about the different support organisations within my community
Yes, i am aware and have accessed these
Yes, i am aware however have not accessed any of them
I would like to know more
No, i have no idea what is in my community for support
No, i do not want to know about additional support in the community
comments
12.
I feel better informed or have a clearer understanding of the assessment and review process
Yes
No
Other (comments)
13.
I know how to challenge a decision
Yes
No
I need more information
comments
14.
I was able to change my support package easily
Yes
No
I accessed support to do this through SDS Options Fife
I accessed support through independent advocacy services
Other (please specify)
15.
I know where to get support from in the future if things change
Phone Social Work
Phone SDS Options Fife
Speak to someone else
(please specify)
16.
I would like to inform you about my experience
Yes
No
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