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 : PANS Members Group Minutes – 9th July
15 July 2025Apologies to members who tried to attend but could not access the meeting – we experienced some technical issues. Our next meeting will be held on Zoom, following feedback from…
Glasgow : Improving Lives – PA Day!
10 July 2025Come along to the Personal Assistant Day and find out about the job that could change your life. * Find out about what a Personal Assistant does and how it…
All of Scotland : SDS Standard 13 – Direct payments for employing Personal Assistants
8 July 2025This is a new addition to the Social Work Scotland Self-Directed Support Standards and focuses on the employer experience of employing Personal Assistants and how direct payments supports disabled people’s rights…