News & Events
Stay informed with the latest from PANS and sector-wide updates for Personal Assistants. You can explore news and events by region.
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All of Scotland : Changes to the Disclosure system in Scotland – Effective April 2025
17 March 2025The 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…
All of Scotland : Have Your Say Workforce Wellbeing Survey
29 January 2025This 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…
All of Scotland : New Free Online PA Training – courses to help you in your valuable role.
28 January 2025Find 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…
All of Scotland : PVG Waive Fees for Scottish Volunteers
27 January 2025In 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…
All of Scotland : Independent Living Fund NOW Open!
30 April 2024The 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…
All of Scotland : Statement from the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, Maree Todd
27 March 2024‘I am delighted to announce the beginning of a new phase for the Personal Assistant Network Scotland, which is the trusted national membership services body representing all Personal Assistants (PAs)…
All of Scotland : Personal Assistant Workforce Survey
27 March 2024Workforce Survey. Funded by the Scottish Government, over 4,500 social care professionals were contacted and over 800 responses were returned. Thanks to such a large amount of data, the survey…