How much will I get and what can I use it for?
Just like now, everyone will be assessed. We will look at a person’s needs, the outcomes they want to achieve in their lives with the right support, as well as their financial situation, and use this information to determine a fair amount.
What can I use a personal budget for?
A personal budget can pay for a wide range of things including:
- Employing a personal assistant
- Re-organising things so that friends or family members can give you more help
- Making arrangements to get support so you can take part in ordinary leisure or social activities
- Doing things that give family members or friends who look after you a break
As long as it meets your needs, achieves your goals as agreed in your support plan and is
- Safe
- Legal
- Healthy
Find out how people just like you are using their personal budgets.
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