How do SOL retain their staff?

Answer :

SOL's staff are trained and supported to retain their commitment.

How does SOL recruit Support Workers?

Answer :

All staff are recruited through the local Job Centre.

Vacancies can also be viewed on the Job Centre's website.

How does SOL see the future for the people they work for?

Answer :

Each person will be supported to live the life they choose.

Is SOL a charity?

Answer :

Yes, SOL is a charity.

Our registered charity number is: Sc027852

What services can SOL Offer?

Answer :

Each individual is supported by SOL to live in their own tenancy with a support service that is personalised around the needs and wishes of each person. The support service is designed to facilitate choice and independence. A number of individuals that SOL currently support were discharged from long stay hospital with a standard support package of 98 hours and 7 sleepovers and are now successfully living in their own home with increased independence and a large reduction in paid support.

We can offer individual services, including payroll and external training and are committed to ensuring that each one is designed in a person centred way.


The last report from the Care Comission was on November 2008. This is available online on the Care Commission website.

What training is on offer for SOL support staff?

Answer :

SOL offer ongoing training for support staff.

A quality Induction and the HEC in Person Centered Practice is delivered in collaboration with Queen Margaret College

When do SOL's Board of Trustees meet?

Answer :

The Board of Trustees meet quarterly.

Where do SOL provide services?

Answer :

SOL provide services in the Lanarkshire area of Scotland.

Where is the SOL Office?

Answer :

The SOL Office is situated at 58- 60 Albert Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PR.

Free car parking is available at the front of the office.

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