Ten tips to support the take-up of Individual Service Funds

Published: 14 Feb, 2018

Individual Service Funds are an attractive option for many people in receipt of a personal budget. They offer the flexibility to remain in control of what the money is spent on without the responsibility of managing the budget.

While progress with introducing ISFs in West Midlands has been good. There have been obstacles too. TLAP today publishes a briefing document with bite-size guidance to help commissioners and providers overcome some of the challenges towards further take up.

Progress and pitfalls in Individual Service Funds – ten tips are based on the lessons learnt from the West Midlands Action Learning Sets where delegates shared their experiences from across the region.

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