Resource Allocation System (RAS) The RAS is a person led assessment which is used to work out how much money a person – is entitled to, to meet their social care needs (their Personal Budget). Review Reviews are carried out to ensure that services are meeting the individuals assessed needs and chosen outcomes. They are a good opportunity to see what is working and what needs to change. Safeguarding The process of ensuring that people at risk are not being abused, neglected or exploited. Self funding Self funding is when an individual is deemed to have sufficient and is able to pay privately for care and support services. Support Brokerage Support Brokerage is the term used to describe a of support that people may need when directing their own support. A Support Broker can help to plan, arrange and coordinate the support. Support Plan A Support Plan documents what is important to the person, how they want their support delivered and what they want to change in their life. It should also record what outcomes they want to achieve.
Resource Allocation System (RAS) The RAS is a person – led assessment which is used to work out how much money a person is entitled to, to meet their social care needs (their Personal Budget). Review Reviews are carried out to ensure that services are meeting the individuals assessed needs and chosen outcomes. They are a good opportunity to see what is working and what needs to change. Safeguarding The process of ensuring that people at risk are not being abused, neglected or exploited. Self funding Self funding is when an individual is deemed to have sufficient and is able to pay privately for care and support services. Support Brokerage Support Brokerage is the term used to describe a of support that people may need when directing their own support. A Support Broker can help to plan, arrange and coordinate the support. Support Plan A Support Plan documents what is important to the person, how they want their support delivered and what they want to change in their life. It should also record what outcomes they want to achieve.
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