Encompass, also known as Borders Direct Payment Agency, has been supporting individuals utilizing Direct Payment since 1999. A Direct Payment is one of the options available for Self-directed Support. As a user-led organization, over 50% of our board of directors consists of users or carers.

We are proud to be a Scottish Registered Charity and a company limited by guarantee, and an associate member of Self-directed Support Scotland. At Encompass, we have earned an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, personalized, and empathetic services to our clients. Our services cover the entire Scottish Borders region, including Central, Cheviot, Teviot, Berwickshire, and Tweeddale.

From towns like Galashiels and Selkirk to Kelso, Hawick, Duns, Peebles, and surrounding villages and rural areas, we provide various services and advertise job vacancies for carers and personal assistants. For any inquiries or to learn more about our organization, you can contact us at Encompass, located at Anderson's Chambers, Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AF. You can reach us at T 01896 759700 or by email at admin@encompassborders.

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