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All of Scotland Adult Social Care Pay Uplift – Guidance for the Personal Assistants Workforce
19 March 2026What 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 Working Well Together: A PA Skills Programme
5 March 2026A 6-session online learning programme for Personal Assistants who want practical skills, a clear training plan, and an easy way to access ongoing learning. This course supports PAs to…
All of Scotland 📣 NEW Member Benefit – Awareness Courses
1 March 2026Introducing a NEW PANS Member Benefit – Professional Development We now offer 10 online training courses free of charge to PANS Members. PAs can complete up to four courses –…
All of Scotland PANS Members Group Minutes – 20th February 2026
1 March 2026Thanks to all those who came along – your continued support is greatly appreciated. Discussion of Questionnaire (Training and Development) Members started the meeting reviewing the results of…
All of Scotland Employment Rights Bill Briefing – Unite the Union
6 February 2026Zero Hours Contracts New right for qualifying workers to guaranteed hours. Form of GHO (Guaranteed Hours Offer) GHO should reflect actual hours worked during the relevant reference period. Reasonable notice…
All of Scotland Introduction to Sighted Guide Training
6 February 2026There are currently 2 million people in the UK living with Sight Loss and this is expected to double by the year 2050. By learning some of the simple sighted…
All of Scotland PANS Questionnaire 2025 Results
16 January 2026Training:Â 15% of respondent have no formal qualifications relating to the PA role. 10% of respondents have basic qualifications including first aid, administering medicines, etc. When asked what prevents them…
All of Scotland Scottish PA Workforce Survey 2025
25 November 2025Whilst the majority feel their work has a positive impact on their mental health and job pride is at an all-time high, the report also uncovers persistent challenges around pay,…
All of Scotland PANS Questionnaire 2025
10 November 2025Help us identify the positives and current issues in the PA workforce, and have a chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher! We’ve created a questionnaire with the help of…
All of Scotland PANS Members Group Minutes – 20th October
21 October 2025Thank you to all those who came along – your continued engagement is greatly appreciated. Survey Discussion Members raised concerns about a lack of transparency surrounding previous PA…