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This set of short video clips from Hartlepool shows how councils can go about a programme of organisational change in order to implement personal budgets.

How to commission really good direct payment supportBy Simon Stockton, Director of Groundswell PartnershipDirect payments lead to better outcomes than managed budgets. So said the POET survey published in June last year.

This project supports the regional implementation of Objective 6 of the National Dementia StrategyThe project will seek to enhance the implementation of Objective 6 through the following high-level outcomes:Development of the market to ensure there is a range of services for people with dementia living at home and their carers that meet the needs, choices and aspirations of those who use them. Supporting existing providers to develop high quality services for people with Dementia Reducing the culture of risk aversion when working with people with dementia and reducing/removing stigma as a barrier to equality The project has the following objectives:To explore the experience, needs and desires of people with dementia and their carers based on a programme of engagement and a literature review of existing regional and national evidence.

Jennie is moving into her own flat with 24 hour support and her circle of friends. Part of the Personal Budget Stories DVD See more Personal Budget videos Video Troubleshooting If you are experiencing poor video playback we suggest you 'pause' the video and allow it to fully download, then resume watching the video.

Think Local, Act Personal has developed new advice and thinking around how to reduce bureaucracy by developing three linked papers:Adult Social Care Minimum Process Framework Improving Direct Payment Delivery Re-thinking Support Planning: Ideas for an Alternative Approach These three linked papers show that to achieve good results that make a difference to people's lives, there needs to be simplicity and clarity around the processes of Personal Budgets.

This documents provides a statement of requirements for an eMarket produced by Boroughs in the North Central London Sub Region.

This is the final report of a proof of concept project undertaken by Slivers of Time, London Councils and 8 London boroughs.

This is the final report of SW Sub region. The objectives of the project were to:To reflect on the core conditions required for providers to deliver individualised services and learn how to create an environment for those conditions To unpick what issues get in the way of providing an individualised service and develop action plans for those prioritised as most important and urgent To develop action plans for each provider in the context of the personalisation agenda in South West London To reflect on the existing and historic relationships between providers and commissioners To develop a jointly owned "5 Bold Steps" plan to develop the provider commissioner relationships in the context of personalisation work to map the market.

These documents aim to provide practical advice and guidance to people developing Resource Allocation Systems within Local Authorities. They are the output from workshops involving RAS leads from within London Councils.

These documents aim to provide practical advice and guidance to people developing Support Planning and Brokerage within Local Authorities. They are the output from workshops involving personalisation, mental capacity and support planning leads from within London Councils.