LO1.2 Flashcards
what are direct payments?
direct payments are one of the ways that local councils can pay for someone’s support needs.
They give people greater choice and control over the support they receive and how it is provided. If a person is eligible for councils funded support they should be able to choose how their money is managed by a social worker.
it can be paid directly into a bank account meaning they can have access to it themselves.
what are managed accounts?
the local authority manages your personal budget in line with your wishes as agreed on the care plan. They look after the money, make arrangements for your care and support and pay fees out of your personal budget
what is co-production?
it means that individuals receiving care are involved in designing and planning services deciding about the allocation of resources, delivering services. for example, through volunteering and evaluating services.
how does personalisation give choice and control?
it is about giving people much greater choice and control over their lives in all health and social care settings and is far wider than simply giving personal budgets.
what does self assessment of needs mean?
the assessment of oneself.
however the assessment process is one of the most important elements of the care and support system. it starts when local authorities begin to collect information about the person. there are a number of different ways of conducting an assessment supported, self assessment is one of these.
