Aberdeenshire Self-Directed Support Service

Descriptions

The service will include: -a sign-posting facility to direct the supported person to resources that will assist in the meeting of outcomes -the provision of information, support and advice in response to eligible referrals that will assist the individual to consider and understand the four options available to them -participation where requested in the support planning process -assistance to those supported persons that choose to employ staff to do so effectively and lawfully; and including support to the individual to access legal and payroll support -an Individual Service Fund management service that will be accessible to eligible individuals that choose an Individual Service Fund under Option 2 to fund all or some of their care and support package. This will include the management of prepaid card accounts