A personal budget gives you more choice and control over how your care and support needs are met.
The council will work out how much money you need for your assessed care and support. You will then get a personal budget and guidance on how to spend it.
Your personal budget will show:
- the amount you will pay towards your care and support after your financial assessment
- the amount the council will pay towards your assessed needs
You can choose to:
- take a direct payment and arrange your own care
- ask the council to manage your budget for you
If you choose a direct payment, you will be responsible for arranging your care. This may include becoming an employer if you hire carers. The council will review your care to make sure it meets your assessed needs.