Ben’s story – Personal Budgets in Leeds
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Ben is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair. He has just started university in Leeds. He talks about how he is using a personal budget to take control of his own social care support. This means he’ll have a lot more independence, and can employ personal assistants (PAs) to help him day-to-day …
To find out more about how to get a personal budget in Leeds, speak to your social worker, ring ASIST on 0113 2143599 or email selfdirectedsupport@leeds.gov.uk. To make a referral, ring Leeds Adult Social Care Customer Services on 0113 222 4401.
Or speak to people who already direct their own support! Visit the Leeds Personal Budget Peer Support Network at www.freetoliveleeds.org
www.leeds.gov.uk_personal_budgets
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