Social Care Matters

Information covered in this chapter

The Social Care Pathway

Who gets support from Adult Social Care?

Assessing your child’s needs for social care

    • The Care Act Needs Assessment
    • The Support Plan
    • Personal Budget

The options available for managing a personal budget

    • Direct Payments
    • Council Managed Services
    • Combination of Direct Payments and managed care services

Employing a Personal Assistant

Integrating social care, education and health care budgets

Financial Assessments and Client Contribution 

Support available for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism in Oxfordshire

    • Day Activities
    • Short Breaks or Respite
    • Personal Assistants
    • Shared Lives
    • Home Care Services
    • Equipment and Housing Adaptations

The Family Carers Needs

Social Care Support during the Moving into Adulthood Phase – How it works in Oxfordshire

    • The Moving into Adulthood Team
    • Adult Social Care Locality teams
    • Who else may be involved? 

What if your child is not eligible for social care services?

Emergency Help

Making a Complaint about Adult Social Care

In a nutshell

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