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Who we are and how we
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How can a broker help you
with Self-Directed Support
The Community Brokerage Network has been funded by the Scottish
Government to help people with their budgets and plans for support. This is
because of the new way that social care is being provided. (here is no charge
for using a broker because of this funding.
The way care and support is provided has changed. If you are eligible for social
work services you now have more choice and control over your support and
how it is delivered. This is called Self-Directed Support.
Brokers are recruited locally and receive ongoing training. Some have
experience of directing their own support or helping family members do this.
A broker will work alongside you and can undertake a range of tasks to support
you: they can find out what is going on in your local community; connect you
up with others who may have similar interests and hobbies; or find out what
different services can offer you and how much they cost. This will be useful to
help you in your decision-making.
A broker can help you put your support plan together. They can then assist you
to explain to social work how you intend to use the budget you have been
allocated and how your support plan meets your needs.
The whole idea is that the broker helps you to identify the support that is right
for you and then assists you to put that support in place.
If you think a broker can help or you would like further information, please
speak to your social worker or you can contact us directly.
Under this new way of working, you are allocated an individual budget that
reflects your level of need. Since Self-Directed Support became law in April
2014, you now have 4 options to choose from:
1 You can take your individual budget in the form of a direct payment and
you then arrange your own support to meet your needs;
2 You choose the support you want to meet your needs and the Council
arranges this for you;
3 You leave it up to the Council to organise your support to meet your needs;
4 This is where you can have a combination of any of the above 3 options.
A broker can provide you with independent information and support no matter
which of these options you choose. Brokers are local people who can work
alongside you to help in planning your support and assisting you to decide
how to get the most out of your budget.
Your final plan needs to be agreed by social work.
Find out more about The Community Brokerage Network on our website.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0776 969 8606 | www.communitybrokeragenetwork.co.uk
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