Paper: 21.07.25
EQUALD a project led by the University of Sheffield developed resources to increase the use of ISFs.
Webinar: 21.07.25
We can all create and use Individual Service Funds, the EQUALD project team share their new research.
Article: 06.05.25
A review of direct payment policies across English councils, identifying opportunities for more flexibility.
Paper: 16.04.25
Can support providers become agents of citizenship and community development?
Paper: 16.04.25
A paper exploring how to help people leave Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs).
Article: 17.03.25
With the right approach councils can achieve better outcomes and reduced costs.
Article: 14.02.25
This article explores how councils can benefit from a hybrid approach to direct payments.
Article: 14.02.25
This article examines the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing direct payment support services.
Article: 14.02.25
This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of insourcing direct payment support services.
Article: 03.12.24
The basic building blocks of offering personalised support with ISFs and what it means in practice.
Paper: 28.11.24
This template helps people be clear about how their personal budget is being used.
Article: 19.11.24
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) offer citizens the autonomy to control their care budgets directly.
Paper: 18.11.24
A practical, structured guide for Local Authorities considering implementing Individual Service Funds (ISFs).
Paper: 06.06.24
Strategies for advocates to make practical progress in advancing self-direction.
Handbook: 18.03.24
How to support Citizen Network, our projects and our networks.
Article: 10.03.24
Darwin Care support people with learning disabilities and autism in Dorset and use ISFs.
Article: 06.12.23
Third-Party Personal Health Budgets or Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are a key tool for personalising care.
Paper: 18.09.23
The final UNIC report explores how to build and sustain personal budgets reforms and use EU structures.
Paper: 27.08.23
A vision for reforming the NDIS as a regenerative system of support co-designed with people with disabilities.
Paper: 14.08.23
There has been significant progress in Scotland in reforming disability services, but major challenges remain.
Paper: 25.07.22
Good practice guide on the transition from Institutional to Community-based Care.
Webinar: 23.06.22
Support Girona hosted a seminar to review global and European developments in self-directed support.
Paper: 03.03.22
The UNIC Project guide to EU countries for Long Term Care and Support based on human rights.
Paper: 17.02.22
An overview of Individual Service Funds and how to personalise commissioning in health and social care.