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Direct Payments and Flexibility: A Review of All Local Authority Policies in England
Self-Direction in the United States and England: Similarities and Differences
Self-direction in social care has become an increasingly critical approach for individuals who seek greater autonomy over their support systems....
Using Individual Service Funds (ISFs) for Holidays
Jointly Purchasing Supports Through Direct Payments and Individual Service Funds
Self-Directed Support (SDS) has transformed how individuals access and manage their care. By offering personal budgets, Direct Payments, and Individual...
Reflections on Barriers and Opportunities for Increasing the Uptake of Direct Payments in England
1. The Policy Landscape 1.1 Origins and Development Direct Payments (DPs) were introduced under the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996,...
A Learning Disabilities & Autism Commissioner’s Guide to Shaping the Market for Individual Service Funds (ISFs) and Fading Support
Commissioning for Individual Service Funds (ISFs) presents local authorities with an opportunity to develop a more person-centred, flexible, and sustainable...
Transforming Care in Rural England
Rural communities across the UK face unique and complex challenges in accessing effective social care. Geographical isolation, workforce shortages, and...
ISF Outcomes: Comparing Progress in Wakefield and Warwickshire
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) offer an alternative to traditional care and support models that often limit individual autonomy. This article...
The Importance of Crafting a Robust Individual Service Fund (ISF) Contract and Specification
When it comes to delivering effective social care, Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are a key tool for providing people with...
Individual Service Funds: A Step-By-Step Process
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) empower people to take greater control over their care and support, offering a tailored approach that...
The Importance of Co-Producing ‘We Statements’ with Individual Service Fund Providers
When it comes to delivering meaningful and person-centred support, co-production is not just a buzzword; it is the cornerstone of...
Co-Producing ‘I Statements’ Locally to Develop Individual Service Funds
When establishing Individual Service Funds (ISFs) in your local area, one of the most impactful steps is co-producing a tailored...
