Self-directed Support (SDS) gives people greater choice and control over how their care and support is arranged.
The videos below explain the four SDS options, helping you understand how each works so you can make an informed decision about the option that best suits your needs and circumstances.
A Direct Payment gives you the most control over how your support is arranged.
You manage your own budget and choose how it is used to meet your assessed needs.
Option 2 allows you to choose and direct your support without managing the budget yourself.
The Council or an approved organisation manages payments on your behalf.
With Option 3, the Council arranges and manages your support through contracted providers, while working with you to ensure your needs and outcomes are met.
Option 4 lets you combine different Self-Directed Support options, choosing which parts of your support you want more control over and which parts you prefer the Council to arrange.
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