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Supporting self-funders. Arranging care and support for yourself or someone close to you can sometimes leave you wondering where to start, who to speak to and what options are available. You may already know that you need some support, but be unsure about: What type of support would work best for you How to explain what you actually need How to make sure the support fits around your life Where to find the right providers How to keep your support flexible as things change You

Today, we had the opportunity to discuss the future development of Individual Service Funds (ISFs) and personalised support approaches with colleagues from a London local authority. The conversation highlighted the importance of collaboration between commissioners, providers, individuals, families and communities in creating support models that genuinely deliver choice, control and independence. As health and social care continues to evolve, there is increasing recognition th

Supporting Choice, Control and Independence. As health and social care continue to embrace personalisation, there is increasing interest in Individual Service Funds (ISFs) and Third-Party Budgets. Although different terms are often used, both approaches share the same core principle: The individual remains at the centre of decision-making while an independent organisation manages the budget on their behalf. This allows people to have greater choice and control over their supp

This week, we recognise the incredible contribution made by unpaid carers across our communities. Carers provide essential support to family members, friends and loved ones every day—often balancing caring responsibilities alongside work, family life and their own wellbeing. As social care continues to evolve, it is important that carers are recognised as equal partners in planning and decision-making. Their knowledge, experience and commitment are often central to achieving

Adult social care teams are under increasing pressure from rising demand, overdue reviews, complex community support arrangements and stretched operational capacity. In many areas, support packages are only being reviewed when they are unstable - leading to reactive intervention from operational social work teams, brokerage, providers and commissioners. At the same time: Overdue reviews continue to grow Teams are stretched Providers are managing increasing complexity Support

🔍 Independent, transparent, and focused on outcomes. As an independent provider, Empowered 2 Support Ltd is built on: ✔ Clear separation from commissioned services ✔ No referral fees or conflicts of interest ✔ Transparent financial management ✔ Strong governance and compliance Our role is simple: 👉 To ensure people’s budgets are used effectively 👉 To support better outcomes 👉 To work alongside — not replace — existing services As systems continue to evolve, indepen

Imagine having choice and control without the hassle of arranging the support: Mrs C doesn't want the hassle of checking the invoices and managing payments from multiple providers. This is an added admin task which she didn’t want to do or get wrong. She asks Empowered 2 Support to manage this and still has the choice of who supports her. She is reassured that the finances are handled and shared with the funding authority when required.