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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Jillian and Aiden are talking all things SDS today at the @niscc.bsky.social conference in Belfast: - work of the Social Care Collaborative Board - 2 IMPACT projects on Implementing Managed Budgets, and Making Supported Planning more outcomes focused - and of course our lovely SDS Network NI!

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Helga Sneddon @helgasneddon.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Want to know more about SDS Network NI? Lots of our @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social Steering group members at the @niscc.bsky.social conference today inc Aiden McCullagh and Jillian Martin (who are presenting), Deena Nimick, Susan Hughes, Suzanne McStravick and Agnes Lunny. Or pop along to our stand!

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Are you at the @niscc.bsky.social Social Work and social Care Research in Practice conference in Belfast today? Pop along to our stand and say hi!

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

#SelfDirectedSupport gives people choice & control over their support. It can mean choosing who helps, how support is used, & building a life around relationships, community & what matters most. Join #SDSNetworkNI to find out more! selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther... #SDS #DisabilityRights

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📣 Join us online for our launch on 26 March (2–3pm) to connect with people with lived experience, family carers, practitioners and policy colleagues working to improve SDS 🎤 Keynote: Dr Simon Duffy 📌 Register via the QR code #SelfDirectedSupport #SDS #NorthernIreland #SocialCare #CoProduction

Poster giving details of the SDS Network NI launch event including details of keynote by Dr Simon Duffy

QR code to register for the SDS Network NI launch event on 26th March

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Find out more about the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network for Northern Ireland, register for free membership and our online launch event on 26th March at selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther.... Please share! #SelfDirectedSupport #SDS #CommunityOfPractice #Disability #NorthernIreland #socialWork

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Come to our online launch event on 26th March 2pm-3pm and hear: • Dr Simon Duffy, focusing on global learning and core principles of SDS • Lived experience and carer perspectives demonstrating what is possible when budgets are used creatively • about our upcoming community of practice sessions

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

SDS Network NI brings together people with lived experience, family carers, practitioners, providers, commissioners, policy colleagues and anyone committed to making SDS work better in practice. Find out more and sign up for FREE membership at selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther...

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Self-Directed Support (SDS) Network NI @sdsnetworkni.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

SDS Network Northern Ireland is part of the global Self-Directed Support Network. Our network provides a space for people across NI to connect, learn and work together to develop self-directed support. Find out more and sign up for FREE membership at selfdirectedsupport.org/hubs/norther...

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