Welcome to PANS – Personal Assistants Network Scotland.
A unique kind of community created for PAs working in Scotland - a place to connect with others and share your experiences, access valuable tips and useful resources.
You’ll find information about employment, training, your health & wellbeing, news and events as well as exclusive offers available only to members. You just need to be working as a PA to be eligible to apply for your PANS membership and ID badge.
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Become part of something special, with advice, a place to have your voice heard, and bags of practical benefits. More importantly, gain the confidence to provide the right support and find your purpose as a personal assistant.
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“Everyone at PANS has been extremely encouraging, knowledgeable and helpful. I have been given such friendly, positive, non-judgmental advice on setting out as a new PA. I would highly recommend reaching out to them.”
A personal assistant
Inverness/Highland region
Who are PANS?
A joint initiative between the Scottish Government and WEA, PANS is a space exclusively for personal assistants working in Scotland, where you can learn, find support and share your views, to help provide the best care you can with the support you need.
Learn more about usLatest PANS Member News & Events
All of Scotland : PA Yoga
7 August 2025We’re offering an online taster session that aims to provide people working as a PA with a gentle session of yoga! The session will guide you through a range of…
All of Scotland : National Wellbeing Week 2025
5 August 2025National Wellbeing Week 2025 takes place from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th September, offering a week-long programme of free online sessions designed for professionals across health, social care, social work,…
All of Scotland : PVG / Disclosure Scotland FAQ’s
30 July 2025By law, people doing regulated roles with children or protected adults must now join the PVG scheme. Membership of the scheme gives extra reassurance that the employee or volunteer is…