Self Directed Support: The 4 Options
There are four options available through self directed support. Each offer different ways of arranging and delivering an individual's required care and support. Each has different levels of involvement and control for the individual to be mindful of and select from.
A person can choose to have lots of control over their care and support or they can leave most of the decisions and work to the local council. Or they can have a mix. Listed below are the four options along with information on how they are administered and points you may need to consider when selected them.
Option 1 - Direct Payment
Self-Directed Support Option 1 - Direct Payment
Option 2 - Directing Your Support
Directing your support means you have choice and control over your support without having to take on the responsibility of managing your budget.
Option 3 - Arranged Support
Option 3 is currently known as 'arranged support' whereby the Council manages your individual budget and purchases services on your behalf from providers that have contracts with the council.
Option 4 - Mix and Match
This option enables the individual to choose more than one of the other three available options. It means that they can have more choice and control in respect of some aspects of their care and support than in others depending on their needs, circumstances, and preferences.
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