1. Individual Service Funds Frances Brown

3. Change in practice to improve lives: A whole system change so that people and families are able to direct and be in control of the - how, when, in what way and by whom - they are supported Change in policy and strategy - The four options that people have under the social Care Self Directed Support Scotland Act 2013 - New duties for all local authorities

4. Citizenship Having clear rights Being in control Having your own money Making a contribution 6 Keys to Citizenship

5. 1.Direct payment 2.The person directs the available support (Individual Service Fund) 3.Arranged services 4.Mixture of above

6. WHY? AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE FUND Without the responsibilities people get benefits of Direct Payments Transparency and accountability Budget used only for your needs Planning = Flexibility = changes as life changes = outcomes = good life People and families take control of their lives and services Regardless of ability to manage it A continuum To offer EVERYONE the chance to have their own budget

8. 1.Knowing the budget available 2.Service Design meeting the persons needs – being creative 3.Creative use of money to meet outcomes for a good life 4.Being involved as much as you can and want to be to direct your support – contract Frances Brown 2014 What defines an Individual Service Fund ? Clear Elements

10. THISTLE SET UP A PILOT PROJECT GROUP WHO - PEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF NEEDS, SELF DETERMINATION, FAMILY INVOLVEMENT - HOME SUPPORT WHAT PARAMATERS/RESTRICTIONS-HOURLY RATE? TRAINING STAFF ON SDS AND OUTCOME FOCUSED CONVERSATIONS PLANNING WITH PEOPLE – PEOPLE AT DIFFERENT PLACES OF READINESS IMPLEMENTING PLANS MAKING IT REAL EVALUATION

11. RELATIONSHIP REMAINS AT THE HEART OF MAKING IT WORK WHEN STUCK - TALK /TRUST/COMPROMISE/CLARIFY/CHANGE PEOPLE NEED TIME TO UNDERSTAND/TRUST THE CHANGE SOME PEOPLE CHOSE NO CHANGE SYSTEMS DO NEED TO BE READY – ALWAYS A WAY! WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES TO SELF DETERMINE – WE CAN STILL MAKE REAL CHANGES

12. Callum on the Start of HIS JOURNEY!

13. Callum’s Journey before ISF Callum is young, bright, stylish and driven man Callum has been in secure services Wants to stay safe but sometimes that’s Hard! Came to Thistle in CRISIS - 24 hour support Callum thrives when given responsibility and is not being labelled as disabled Loves LOUD Music Loves buildings like Empire State Building and the Pyramids and wants to travel LOVES CARS Wants to Get fit

14. Callum’s Individual Service Fund The Plan Reducing Staff – Callum and the team working out how to help him stay safe – big leap! - service redesign- 27 HOURS A WEEK NOW! Callum wants Friends – circle facilitation CAR VALLETING BUSINESS – planning for this now ready to go! SOUNDPROOFING! For the house so I can play my music and still get on with the neighbours Driving Lessons – Callum is car mad! Personal Trainer - Callum has a personal trainer uses the gym and has lost 2 stone!! Working on improving written skills – tutor at home! Working out how to get help when needed from a neighbour and friend – rather than staff! Counselling Callum learning from experience and sharing his story

15. Photos courtesy of The Thistle Foundation – taken by Louise Kennedy