The Indicative Personal Budget Is Necessary

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An assessment is conducted to ensure each individual meets the eligibility criteria. A support plan is devised with the contribution of the individual to ensure any potential harm is managed appropriately. The initial assessment conducted by the social worker will be presented to a funding panel by the social worker. The social worker can negotiate with the local authority funding panel if they think the allocated amount is insufficient to meet the individuals required needs. The Indicative Personal Budget is the estimated amount of money essential to meet the guidelines highlighted in the support plan. Gheera (2012) explains how the personal budget is then allocated. “It is paid directly to the service user, who may employ their own staff …show more content…

The social worker must ensure the individual understands risk, and how to report it.
Mclean p 163 states ‘the duty of care needs to be balanced with ‘ the duty to involve.” The social worker must sensitively consider the consequences of potential negative effects on the adult’s relationships with their partners, children, relatives, friends, neighbours. Consideration needs to be taken to protect the adult from harm, however, it is important the social worker does this in a way so that the individual is not oppressed or discriminated. It can be argued that by identifying the potential risks, and explaining these to the individual, it can minimise risk and empower the individual further.
Chissell and Kelly (p 67 2016) state that “The Safeguarding Adults framework also sets out specific stages in the process of responding to abuse which have been adopted and interpreted in local …show more content…

Individuals have flexibility in choices they make regarding their care. They are able to overlook and control the financial aspects of the personal budgets, putting them at the centre of the services and care they receive. By allowing the individual to have their own choice, this empowers them to take control over their lives and can boost their self-confidence. “The 2011 National Personal Budget Survey suggests that carers in England found that personal budgets were generally likely to have positive effects, with most users saying they had seen improvements in 10 out of 14 outcome areas from using personal budgets.” www.Communiity Care

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