How the LINk got involved
Bournemouth LINk received a number of concerns from local people about the proposed changes to self directed support / personal budgets - so we've carried out a project looking into this in more detail.
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The LINk decided to undertake a project to fully investigate what action the local authority had taken in this respect. This was, therefore, added to the LINk work plan in December 2010.
Recommendations:
- That Bournemouth Borough Council ensures that there is sufficient advocacy support in place for persons who are completing the paperwork for either transfer or new applicants, for Self-Directed Support.
- That the Borough provides open and accessible information (in all formats) so that people are able to have true choice in how they use their funding allocation.
- Bournemouth Council produces measurable targets; action plans and milestones to ensure that everyone that is eligible is receiving a Personal Budget by 2012-13.
For more information
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For more information about this report, please contact Chris Wakefield at chris.wakefield@helpandcare.org.uk.