Welcome to PANS – Personal Assistants Network Scotland.
A unique kind of community created for PAs working in Scotland - a place to connect with others, access valuable tips and useful resources.
Find information about employment, training, health & wellbeing, news and events as well as exclusive offers available only to members.
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“Everyone at PANS has been extremely encouraging, knowledgeable and helpful. I have been given such friendly, positive, non-judgmental advice on setting out as a new PA. I would highly recommend reaching out to them.”
A personal assistant
Inverness/Highland region
Who are PANS?
A joint initiative between the Scottish Government and WEA, PANS is a space exclusively for personal assistants working in Scotland, where you can learn, find support and share your views, to help provide the best care you can with the support you need.
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All of Scotland : 📣 NEW Member Benefit – Awareness Courses
1 March 2026Introducing a NEW PANS Member Benefit – Professional Development We now offer 10 online training courses free of charge to PANS Members. PAs can complete up to four courses –…
All of Scotland : PANS Members Group Minutes – 20th February 2026
1 March 2026Thanks to all those who came along – your continued support is greatly appreciated. Discussion of Questionnaire (Training and Development) Members started the meeting reviewing the results of…
All of Scotland : Employment Rights Bill Briefing – Unite the Union
6 February 2026Zero Hours Contracts New right for qualifying workers to guaranteed hours. Form of GHO (Guaranteed Hours Offer) GHO should reflect actual hours worked during the relevant reference period. Reasonable notice…