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The changes to the current PVG scheme in Scotland are due to be implemented in April 2025, yes that’s now only a matter of days away now! Feb 2025 Disclosure…

Next PANS Group Meeting is scheduled for 15th April 2025 1.30pm -2.30pm – All PANS Members Welcome! After our 3rd successful PANS Members Group meeting last month, we took some…

This is the first Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Have Your Say Workforce Wellbeing Survey. We’ve commissioned Progressive Partnership, an independent research company, to conduct this survey. This survey aims to…

Find a range of learning resources designed for Personal Assistants and their Employers in Scotland. The courses are free and can be completed in your own time. Courses include Understanding…

In a major boost to the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government will continue to provide free Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership to volunteers following a public. “By…

  Minister’s Quote 2025

PANS Members – you can now benefit from an exclusive discounted rate of £2.81 per month and join Unite the Union. Your PANS Membership-Number is required to complete the application….

The meetings are online via Teams and open to all members; it is a safe space to talk about any issues or topics that are important. We are here to…

This new increase took effect in April 2024, and all increases should be backdated to that date, if the increase has not been implemented. Minimum wage uplift PAs Scotland  

The re-opened Independent Living Fund, is open to disabled people who have a local authority SDS budget of at least £800 to help people achieve additional independent living outcomes. The…