Information for Professionals.
'Empowered 2 support' provides a flexible, accountable commissioning options.
Individual Service Funds are recognised in statutory guidance as a key mechanism for delivering personalised care and support. They can offer greater flexibility, creativity, and responsiveness than traditional commissioned services.
They are particularly helpful where:
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A person does not wish to manage a Direct Payment.
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Employer responsibilities are not appropriate.
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Capacity or vulnerability makes budget management difficult.
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Specialist or bespoke support is required.
Statutory Context
The Care Act 2014 and statutory guidance supports flexible use of personal budgets, including ISFs, where this promotes wellbeing, choice and control.
The NHS guidance similarly supports third-party managed budgets using independent providers.
Commissioners must offer genuine choice over how a Personal budget is provided.
(A refusal of an ISF/Third Party budget must not be based on organisational convenience or whether local processes/systems allow).
Why use us
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Reduce administrative burden and service pressures on social workers and brokerage teams
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Increase personalisation without increasing risks
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Support creative and community-based solutions
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Improve continuity and stability of support
'Empowered 2 Support' will:
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Manage payments in line with the agreed plan
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Maintain financial records in separate bank accounts
Commissioners Responsibility
Commissioners are expected to consider a range of delivery mechanisms
Consider using us when:
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A Direct Payment is not suitable.
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The individual want's choice and control but can't or does not want to manage the finances.
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Outcome-based commissioning is appropriate and supports personalisation
Working with us
Flexible commissioning arrangements:
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Formal Frameworks
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Spot Purchase
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Pilot /trials
We supports adults and children across all client groups.
As a neutral provider we work with providers to deliver the support required.