About
PANS – PA Network Scotland, is place for Personal Assistants working in Scotland.
PANS is a Free Membership/community where your PA voice can be heard, your questions answered and you can enjoy connecting with other PAs working across Scotland. You will find relevant and useful topics; induction tips, employment choices as well as training opportunities / resources and much more.
Including the setting up of our New PANS Members Group which will represent the views of PAs and help to influence the future direction of PAs and the Membership.
Scroll down for more information about how to get involved and join other PAs in this exciting new FREE Membership Group.
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What is the role of a Personal Assistant?
A Personal Assistant is either employed or contracted to work directly with one or more individuals, to support them with various aspects of their daily life so that they can live as independently as possible, in a way that they choose. A Personal Assistant is a person directly employed or contracted by someone in receipt of a Self-Directed Support (SDS) budget, and/or Independent Living Fund Scotland . One or more PAs may be recruited to meet their support needs. You may work alone or as part of care plan team.
As a personal assistant you may be asked to provide support in the home, at leisure or at work. The diversity of the role and having the opportunity to focus on the needs of an individual, is what often attracts people to the valuable role of being a PA .
Who are we and what do we do?
Let’s be honest. Being a personal assistant isn’t always easy. It’s hard to understand unless you’re in it, which is exactly why ‘PANS’ the Personal Assistant Network Scotland exists. A professional organisation created for PAs; PANS is a Free membership community created to provide support and guidance intended to make your life easier. Whether you need more information /support around; Health & Wellbeing, managing relationships and boundaries, relevant news and updates, or connecting with other PAS.
PANS is updated regularly and we welcome contributions’ from PAs, just drop us an email with your ideas and suggestions.
PANS Team Email: pans@wea.ac.uk
The PANS Mission
A professional membership organisation developed for PAs and shaped by PAs to provide access to employment, training, and regional networking opportunities. In doing so, we will enable you to share knowledge, skills, and experience with fellow PAs and drive changes that are required for the future.
Our MissionOur Funders and Stakeholders
PANS is funded by the Scottish Government and facilitated by WEA (Workers Educational Association) to address the challenges faced by PAs in Scotland.
Our Funders & StakeholdersThe PA Programme Board
The Programme Board plays a key role in offering tangible outcomes to support improvements to the working terms and conditions of PAs in Scotland. PANS is an integral part of the programme board.
The PA Programme BoardThe PA Members Group
The PA Members Group is a place where you are valued and listened to, where you can share your ideas and where your suggestions will be used to bring about change. You also get to meet and chat with other PAs and share experiences and ask questions.
PA Members Group