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Self-directed support
Options for self-directed support
Although direct payments have been around for some time, councils now have a legal duty offer 4 options to people who have been assessed as needing a community care service:
- option 1 – a direct payment, which is a payment to a person or third party to purchase their own support
- option 2 – the person directs the available support
- option 3 – the local council arranges the support
- option 4 – a mix of the above
You may not eligible for all of these 4 options, but whichever option you choose, you should still be made aware of the amount of your budget.
Information on these options can be found at Self-directed Support in Scotland.
The information was last updated on: 17th April 2023