Explore how personal budgets work in adult social care, including how they’re allocated, the options for managing them, and the legal frameworks in England and Wales. Includes guidance on direct payments and support for those who may need help managing a budget.
Personal budgets are designed to give individuals more choice and control over their care. Local authorities assess care needs and decide the amount of funding available. Different ways a personal budget can be managed — whether by the council, a provider, or through direct payments to the individual — are explained. You’ll learn how to plan and review care arrangements, what’s involved when managing funds independently, and how key legislation supports these rights.
Where someone can’t manage their budget themselves, the session outlines legal arrangements such as appointing a trusted person, using Lasting Power of Attorney, court-appointed deputies, or trusts.
