How social care is changing – Putting People First and self-directed support
We are gradually changing the way people receive care and support, so that it gives them more independence, choice and control over their own lives – known as self-directed support. For example, people can choose whether they want Adult Social Care or another agency to arrange home care, or whether they would prefer to hire a personal assistant.
- What is Putting People First?
- About the national policy, Putting People First, which sets out how social care should be provided and the introduction of self-directed support. Includes why we are introducing the policy in East Sussex, background information and personal stories.
- Information for people using social care services
- Explains how self-directed support works, such as assessing your needs, your personal budget, and the support we give you along the way.
- Information for carers
- The carers' role in the self-directed support process. Includes how to help the people you care for and the support available to you.
- Information for social care professionals
- How Putting People First and self-directed support will affect you if you work in social care, including what is happening in East Sussex and how this system works for people in a crisis situation.
- Information for providers of care and support services
- Providers of care and support services have a huge contribution to make to personalisation and the transformation of social care for adults. We want to work with service providers from all sectors as our partners. Find out about the latest news, information to support your workforce and ways to work with us on Putting People First.
