We offer a free, independent service, helping you through the process of organising support. We aim to ensure you have what you need to make informed choices. We are independent of all other services (Social Work, NHS, support providers etc.)

When you get in touch, our experienced community workers will firstly want to find out what is important to you, or the person you’re caring for. This will let us give you one-to-one support to start help you thinking about what care and support is best for you.

We can help at any stage of your social care and Self-directed Support journey.  You can come back to us at any point.

We can also help you with getting involved in peer support if this is something that interests you.

Some things we can support you with…

• Requesting an assessment

• Identifying outcomes that suit you

• Letting you know what to expect and helping you prepare for an assessment meeting

• Explaining the 4 options of Self-directed Support

• Explaining other ways you can fund the care and support you need

• Providing information through leaflets and resources

• Helping you come up with ideas about creative ways to use your Individual Budget

• Understanding the process of employing your own personal assistant

• What to do if you’re not happy with the Council’s assessment

• Putting you in touch with useful organisations

• Opportunities to become involved with peer support

You can make a referral to Support Choices by clicking here or by contacting us on info@supportchoices.co.uk or 01350 729130 / 07925 635590.