Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
In 2009, Lancashire County
Council introduced Individual Service Funds whereby someone's
personal budget is managed by a service provider on behalf of the
individual. The aim of an Individual Service Fund is to enable the
personal budget to be used flexibly to meet someone's changing care
needs in line with what is agreed in the support plan.
The current Individual Service Fund offer and the policy, guidance
and supporting procedures are out of date. Therefore, there is a
need to develop a new policy and procedures to replace current
Individual Service Fund arrangements, where appropriate.
Through a series of engagement events with service providers and families, we have developed a draft Individual Service Fund policy. We are now in a position to take forward formal consultation to seek feedback on the policy and inform procedures going forward.
The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.
Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);
Contact: Clare Mattinson Email: clare.mattinson@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 07500 065525.
Date of decision: 12/03/2020
Effective from: 18/03/2020