Council and democracy

The advantages of an individual budget

An individual budget

• gives you, the service user, more flexibility, choice and control and allows you to tell us about your care needs through a simple assessment.
• allows a quicker, easier and more streamlined assessment which will reduce the time spent giving information.
• enables resources to be allocated fairly and transparently, giving you a clear cash or notional sum to use on your care and support.
• allows you to use your budget in a way that best suits your needs and requirements. You will help to decide how to spend your money.
• allows support from family and friends, neighbours, a broker or an advocate.