The council decides how much money it will provide. You can decide how you wish to spend it on the agreed support.  There are 4 different options.

Option 1

“I get the money to spend on the support I choose.”

The council gives you the money to arrange and pay for your support. This is called a direct payment. You can employ a personal assistant or buy services from a support provider.

Option 2

“I tell the council what to spend the money on.”

You choose how the money is spent. The council or your support provider manages the money for you.

Option 3

“I let the council decide how to spend the money.”

You ask the council to choose and arrange the support that it thinks is right for you. The council manages the money.

“A mix of Options 1, 2 & 3”

You choose more than one of the 3 options.