About choice and control in care and support
In this section, you can learn about what we mean by choice and control in health and social care, and why it’s important to people. You’ll also read about the legal context for choice and control, as well as the history of the self-directed support movement.
Planning and making choices around care and support
Read about the importance of person-centred planning and working to outcomes in health and social care, and how person-centred thinking tools can help. You can also explore how peer support can help people make choices and feel more in control of their lives.
Funding choices in care and support
Learn about the different types of funding for care and support, and how these can give people more or less choice and control over their lives. You can also find out how to support people to make decisions about finance, how to make Direct Payments work better for more people, and about supporting choice for self-funders.
