How you get your personal budget

Council-managed budgets

A council-managed budget is where we manage your personal budget for you and arrange your support.

This can be because: 

• You wish to use services provided by us, as our services cannot be purchased directly.
• You do not wish to manage the money yourself.
• You are not able to consent to receive direct payments due to lack of mental capacity. There isn’t an authorised ‘suitable person’ who can manage the personal budget on your behalf.

We will arrange and pay for the service, but you will need to agree with the provider how and when you want the service.

Direct payments

Direct Payments are where funding is given directly to you, so you can choose and arrange the care and support you need yourself. If you’re not able to manage the payment personally, it can be given to someone suitable—like a trusted family member or friend—who can act on your behalf.