The author reports on 'In Control', which provides self-directed support for people with learning difficulties, whilst seeing the social care system from the perspective of the service user. Users are told their annual funding entitlement so they have the information to devise their own support plan. The article includes details of how 'In Control' made an impact on one service users life.
The author reports on 'In Control', which provides self-directed support for people with learning difficulties, whilst seeing the social care system from the perspective of the service user. Users are told their annual funding entitlement so they have the information to devise their own support plan. The article includes details of how 'In Control' made an impact on one service users life.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, personal budgets, person-centred care, self-directed support, service users, social care provision, empowerment, financing;