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Older and disabled people to choose their own provider of care

The British government are pressing ahead with reform of the Direct Payments scheme. In a few months, they will be trialling ‘individual budgets’ in 13 areas of the country.

“Individual budgets will help vulnerable older and disabled people take control and choose the services that suit them best” said care services minister Liam Byrne.

The idea of individual budgets for service users is universally praised as a good idea. Essentially, it transfers power and money from local authorities into the hands of residents, who can then choose to spend the money with a domiciliary care provider, such as Consultus, rather than receive help from social services.

The Direct Payments scheme is already in place. The reforms should help to make it more accessible to residents and easier for councils to administer.

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