Service Description: A Personal Budget is the amount of money that is used to meet your care and support needs. You will only be able to have a Personal Budget if you are assessed as having social care needs that meet the Fair Access to Care criteria used by the Isle of Wight Council.
Also known as:- Direct payment, Direct Payment Personal Budget, Direct Payment Personal Budgets, Personal Budgets
Answer: To receive a Personal Budget, we first have to be sure that you meet the Fair Access to Care Services (FACS). This is a national framework by the Department of Health to help councils decide who is eligible for services. The Council has a duty to provide services only to people who meet the criteria. The first step is to meet with a Care Manager to see if you are eligible. You can find out more information about eligibility either from the Department of Health (www.dh.gov.uk) or via our First Response Team (tel: 01983 814980).