Self-directed support and personal budgets
Self-directed support is for adults (aged 18 and over) who need social care and support in their daily life. It is the process by which you decide:
• what support or help you need
• when the support is used
• who provides the support
We use this information to give you an indication of how much money could be available to pay for the support you need. This money is called a personal budget.
How can self-directed support help you?
This new service puts you at the centre of decisions about what you want to achieve in life, how you live, and what social care and support you need to do this.
Self-directed support can help you to live as independently as possible and develop better links with your local community. It gives you greater choice and control over your services and your life.
Within this site you can find out more information on:
- The self-directed support process
- Who is eligible for self-directed support
- How much money people will be entitled to and what they can use it for
- Support for carers
A short video and two short leaflets explaining the changes in Northumberland, self-directed support and personal budgets are also available to download below
Self-directed support and personal budgets - a guide for individuals and their families about a new way to organise your support
Self-directed support and personal budgets - an easy read guide for individuals and their families about a new way to organise your support
