Self-directed support is Scotland's approach to social care support. Through self-directed support, disabled people can choose to receive a ‘direct payment’ to purchase their own care – often by employing a personal assistant. Dundee Carers Centre developed a voluntary accreditation called the Employers Quality Standard, to help give these employers confidence and reassurance that they are meeting their responsibilities as an employer. Community Enterprise produced a detailed feasibility study, showing the strong strategic support for the EQS concept; and then a business plan for roll out of this innovative support tool.