If a person is likely to need ongoing support beyond the period of re-ablement, the personal budget application will be managed by the Self Directed Support Team.
It is important that this transition is managed in a timely way. The allocated practitioner will support the person in completing the Supported Shared Assessment Questionnaire (SSAQ). The completion of the SSAQ with the individual and their carer (where appropriate) will produce an Indicative Allocation based on ongoing needs and outcomes identified. This team will work closely with all other teams to ensure this process is as timely as possible.
The customer and their carer will be able to determine how the Personal Budget is used in developing their support plans with appropriate support if required. As access to provider information and services is improved, the market place becomes increasingly open and transparent; individuals will have greater opportunities and choices in the production of person centred support plans that best meet their outcomes.
Once the support plan is implemented, the allocated practitioner will maintain contact in the short term to ensure the new support plan/service meet the outcomes identified. The Personal Budget will be reviewed 6 months after commencing and then at 12 months. Reviews will continue at yearly intervals unless circumstances change and an earlier assessment is required.