What is Self Directed Support?

Self-directed support is about people being able to choose and manage the support they need to live their everyday lives in as fulfilling a way as possible.

If you qualify for Adult Services you may be allocated an amount of money, called a Personal Budget to spend on your care and support.

As this is a new system some things may change in the future, and some of the services described on these webpages are still being developed so will become available over time.

• Being in control of your own care and support, whatever your level of need
• Being in control of your assessments
• Tailoring a support plan to suit you
• Greater independence
• Choosing how to spend your Personal Budget on the care you need
• Choosing who looks after your Personal Budget and who arranges your care

There are seven steps involved in directing your own support.

1. Step 1: Am I eligible?
2. Step 2: What are my Needs? (Supported Assessment)
3. Step 3: How much money can I expect?
4. Step 4: Planning my Support
5. Step 5: Managing my money (My Personal Budget)
6. Step 6: Arranging my Support
7. Step 7: Is it working for me?

My Care, My Choice - A Guide to Self-Directed Support

MY CARE, MY CHOICE is the name of the Royal Borough's new approach to social care. This approach is also known as 'self-directed support'.

• My Care, My Choice - A Guide to Self Directed Support (replaced Sept 10)

How do you rate this information/service?