Welcome to PANS – Personal Assistants Network Scotland.
PA Network Scotland is a unique kind of community created for PAs working in Scotland. It's a place to connect with other PAs and share your experiences, you can access valuable tips and useful relevant 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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Resources, Training, and Support for PAs
Resources and Training Courses
Fantastic resources and training to make your life easier as a personal assistant in Scotland.
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Fulfilling roles across Scotland and employment guidance to reduce stress and boost your confidence.
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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.”
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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. Here is a space 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 : Personal Assistant – Social Care Pay Uplift 2025-26
9 April 2025What does this guidance relate to? An increase in Self-Directed Support (SDS) Option 1 Budgets will take place which will allow for a pay uplift for the Personal Assistant workforce….
All of Scotland : PA Survey 2025
8 April 2025Calling all PANS members! We need your help to understand more about the PA workforce in Scotland. The Scottish Personal Assistant Workforce Survey 2025 is now live, and we would like as many PAs…
All of Scotland : Disclosure Act Update – Special Edition!
25 March 2025From 1 April 2025, the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement for anyone carrying out a regulated role. Check If your Role needs a PVG! If you…
