2.2 Compare the roles of direct payments and individual budgets in supporting personalisation

Qualification: Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Understand personalisation in care and support services
Learning outcome: Understand the systems and processes that support personalisation
Assessment criteria: 2.2 Compare the roles of direct payments and individual budgets in supporting personalisation

• Individual budget – the overall cost of care and support services for an individual, provided by the local authority
• Direct payments – transfer of some or all of an individual budget to the individual, so that they can procure care and support services for themsleves