Paper to set the strategic direction for the implementation of self-directed support as part of the Putting People First transformation of Adult Social Care in Essex.

Cambridge are the first local authority to embark on Total Transformation and at the same time begin work on individual budgets and self-directed support for children and young people as members of Taking Control.

Paper which provides local authorities with policy and practice guidance relating to personalisation and real jobs. Produced by In Control.

This guidance is structured in the form of a table which is based upon In Control's seven step model of self-directed support. This is followed by an important section on Helping People to Stay Safe, which applies throughout the process.

The 'Critical path to transformation' illustrates the four stages for local authorities transforming their services.

Detail of work to develop an initial learning and development framework for self-directed support. The project was able to look broadly at the impact of self-directed support on the development needs of the workforce.

This resource seeks to assist local authority commissioners in determining what it is that they might do - and where they might turn for further detailed help - to play their part in progressing the personalisation agenda.

This guide describes why it is important that direct payments systems within local authorities are made central to the whole system of self-directed support.

A table of contents for the resources provided by Essex County Council for the Putting People First self-directed support policy framework.

Paper to implement support planning and review in relation to self-directed support for adult social care service users in Essex.