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SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORT
GUIDES AND TOOLKITS

Information, resources and practical guidance

Whether you're looking for information about Self-directed Support, practical tools, or new ways of thinking about change, we've brought together resources to help people build knowledge, confidence and understanding.

Our resources are designed for disabled people, unpaid carers, communities, practitioners, leaders and organisations working to create more choice, control and inclusion.

Brand new to SDS?

If you're looking for the basis of Self-Directed Support, visit our dedicated SDS page to find out more

SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORT GUIDES AND TOOLKITS

UNPAID CARERS TOOLKIT

Practical information and resources developed with and for unpaid carers

POOLED BUDGETS TOOLKIT

Guidance on how to combine SDS budgets to maximise available support

THINKING ABOUT YOUR SUPPORT PLAN

A workbook to help you think about and develop a support plan

A MODEL RESOURCE ALLOCATION SYSTEM

A model resource allocation system for children, young people, and families based on the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators

OPTION 2 TOOLKIT FOR PROVIDERS

A toolkit for support providers delivering or considering SDS Option 2

UPFRONT

The benefits of a Resource Allocation System and knowing your budget upfront

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