Self-directed support is an approach to social care that puts you at the centre of the support planning process, so that you can make choices about the services you receive.
This is a report of three workshops; the workshops were held in April 2013 and aimed at council staff responsible for implementing Self-Directed Support (SDS). The purpose of the workshops was to share...
The Poet survey looks at the experiences of personal budget holders and their carers and is based on the Personal Outcomes Evaluation Tool (POET). Published by TLAP, In Control and Lancaster University,...
The report updates guidance on strategies for increasing take up of direct payments for all groups. The report includes a number of case studies; they help to gain a better understanding of the main...
Having conversations as part of assessments with people who need care and support, rather than following a standard form, can help you commission local services that people want and need.