Lack of competition in the market place may make costs high No economies of scale to drive costs down Local Authority Services/commissioning already in place No financial responsibilities for parent/young person Experience in providing support No need to provide evidence for audits Economies of scale No control over services provided Limited choice of services No flexibility Less individual opportunities for the or young person LA decide on the care package Third Party Families have some control Services/commissioning already in place No financial responsibilities for parent/young person Experience in providing support Third party will provide evidence for audits Access to more services Economies of scale No control over some services provided. Little flexibility Relying on third party judgements Less individual opportunities for the child or young person Will require a payment for third party services. Combination All of the above All of the Contacts & Advice
Name Details Contact Special Educational Needs Team SMBC For further advice on education elements of the Personal Budget and support planning. Tel: 0161 474 2525 Email: special Travel Coordination Service SMBC For advice regarding travel support. Tel: 0161 474 - 2504/2505/2508 Email: TravelCo-ordination @stockport.gov.uk Parents in Partnership Independent information and advice around education, health and social care. Website: National Autistic Society Offers impartial advice and support for families and carers dealing with autism. Helpline: 0808 800 4104 Website: National Autistic Society Social Groups Supporting children and young people with autism to meet up and try out activities and events in the community Contact Clare Graham National Autistic Society Tel: 0161 945 0040 The Local Offer A bank of information for families and people with special education needs and disabilities. Website: Adult Social Care SMBC Information and advice to support adult social care needs. Tel: 0161 217 6029 Website:
Carer’s Centre Flag Provides links to social care and health services Tel: 0161 474 1042 Website: www.stockportflag.org.uk Children & Young People (inc. Education and Social Care) SMBC Useful information and advice on children's services in Stockport as well as details of education, training and employment within the borough. Tel: 0161 217 6028 Website: Short Breaks Service SMBC For advice and information about groups and individual short breaks available Contact: Jane Dwyer Disability Partnership Tel: 0161 474 2562 Email: Social Workers in Children’s Disability Team For advice and support regarding social care for children Tel: 0161 474 2599 NHS Continuing & Complex Healthcare Team For advice and support regarding continuing and complex healthcare Tel: 0161 426 9585 Email: Website: Local Act Personal (TLAP) Useful resources hub for professionals regarding personalisation and community based support in the health and care sector Website:
SMBC SEND Reforms Portal Stockport Council hosts a developing website and information portal on SEND Reform and local implications Website: KIDS The resources section provides support for providers and families on personal budgets and direct payments. Website: www.kids.org.uk/mip2 SEN Direct Personalisation service helping families and professionals access different support services Website: SMBC Choosing and Purchasing Team Choosing and purchasing provide support planning, advice and guidance on personal budgets Tel: 0161 218 1953 Stockport Direct Contact Centre Provides general information and advice. Email: 7. FAQs What is a Personal Budget? A Personal Budget is an amount of money identified to deliver the outcomes detailed in an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. This may include funding for special educational, health and social care provision. What is a Direct Payment?