Making resource allocation work in a financial environment: good practice for personalised financial resource allocation

Author:
ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
Publisher:
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
Publication year:
2010
Pagination:
35p.
Place of publication:
London

Many local authorities have been developing methodologies usually referred to as Resource Allocation Systems (RAS) to create indicative personal budgets or allocations that can be used to underpin self-directed support planning.  The release of the common Resource Allocation framework built on best practice in relation to RAS, co-producing its framework and tools with disabled people, families, and 18 councils. Since its release a number of council have been using the materials to offer people and families real choice and control over the support to meet their needs. All of this work has led to considerable learning of what works and what could be better with any RAS. This documents aims to: extend and enhance the common RAS materials that directly relate to financial issues; utilise good practice from councils operating any and all forms of Resource Allocation Systems; bring together documented good practice into one place; and offer practical options and suggestions. The document provides suggestions to councils on seven key areas. What is a Resource Allocation System in a personalised context? How do you develop a resource allocation table? What financial elements should be included in the RAS? How to deal with reviews/reassessments and moving towards a Personal Budget? How should you recalibrate or update your RAS over time? How do you move from indicative to final allocations? How should we deal with informal support and carers in the RAS?

Subject terms:
local authorities, personalisation, resource allocation, self-directed support, financial management;
Content type:
practice guidance
Location(s):
England

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