Self-Directed Support (SDS) assists people who need social care to live independently with the right support. Four options: 1) Direct Payment (you organise support yourself), 2) Individual Service Fund (Comhairle or another organisation arranges it), 3) Comhairle nan Eilean Siar organised, 4) a combination. Support available from Advocacy Western Isles (01851 701755), WICCF (01859 502588), Harris Voluntary Service (01859 502171) and Care Information Scotland (0800 011 3200). NHS Western Isles information page.