shop4support
www.shop4support.com a website that helps people take charge of their own support so they can live the life they want.
It has been set up by In Control in collaboration with e-procurement company
Valueworks. As a social enterprise it means that it does not operate as a commercial business. Any profits generated will be reinvested to help further develop shop4support and In Control’s work to give people better value and help them to have more control over their support and lives.
The site enables individuals, and their families and carers to look for and buy the support they want. It is similar to an online supermarket, but it is totally dedicated to social care. shop4support helps people with Personal Budgets, carers of those with Personal Budgets and people who fund their own support to plan and manage their support and live a life with more control. It also provides free information and news about activities, events, and support groups within local areas therefore helping individuals to live their lives the way they want to.
shop4support is easy to use and it has been designed around the needs of individuals who want to take control of their own support. It keeps in touch with its customers’ needs through regular workshops, where individuals feedback their thoughts and ideas about shop4support. Below are the main areas of the shop4support website that individuals can use to help take control of their own support.
shop4support benefits many different groups who are looking for help with Self Directed Support:
- Individuals are provided with a means to manage their budgets, make their own decisions about their support and ultimately take control of their own lives. Individuals can shop for support, get advice about support plans, share stories similar to their own, discover new events and activities and read all about the latest news stories. To find out more click here.
- Providers gain access to an additional channel to market and the opportunity to automate their back-office processes. shop4support can create an online store for a provider, allowing them to easily transact and communicate with their customers through the internet. To find out more click here.
- Brokers are able to look after the budgets and personal details of multiple clients in a highly efficient way. – To find out more click here.
- Local Authorities are not burdened with the development and maintenance of complex business processes and systems. shop4support can help Local Authorities achieve their goal of Personalisation.
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