Case studies
There are already hundreds of people in Oxfordshire who are reaping the benefits of self directed support, personal budgets and the flexibility offered by direct payments.
In this section we have brought together personal stories, examples of the work of support broker and example plans. We hope they will illustrate how self directed support works for local people and provide some inspiration for your own plan, too.
Personal Stories
We have collected some
Broker stories
Support brokers are people who specialise in supporting individuals (and carers) who are making their support plan. The help find out what is important to the individual concerned, come up with new and different ways of meeting needs if required, and also help with putting arrangements in place.
The broker stories are very illustrative of how brokers work, and the difference support brokerage can make. You can also click on the link in the menu on the left to go to the broker stories page.
Example Plans
To get an idea of how personal support plans are, and perhaps also as a source of ideas and inspiration, we have added some examples of recent support plans. The plans are from Oxfordshire people, and describe what they want their care and support to look like using their own words. Some personal details have been edited to protect the individuals' privacy.
