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Self Directed Support Service

by Ideal For All

About our activities / service

Accessibility details The building is purpose-built for disabled access and also has an on-site car park with ample disabled parking bays.
Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm

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Offers a range of support, advice and information on Personal Budgets and Direct Payments. Services offered includes: employment support and recruitment of personal assistants, managed accounts, support planning and payroll. The service can also offer bespoke packages to suit a wide range of individuals needs. For Personal health Budgets our service can act as a third party and manage the money or if the person chooses to have a direct payment, provide the necessary support and advice to do this, especially if they employ personal assistants. The service can also calculate costings to be incorporated ion the care plan.

Staff qualifications Staff are experienced and qualified in all aspects of direct payments including safeguarding and employment law.
Genders All
Age focus 6 year olds, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 year olds, 11 year olds, 12 year olds, 13 year olds, 14 year olds, 15 year olds, 16 year olds, 17 year olds, 18 year olds, 19-25 year olds, 26-65 year olds, 65+ year olds

About the organisation

Ideal for All is a user-led organisation set up in 1996. It provides services to disabled, disadvantaged and elderly residents of Sandwell, to enhance skills, provide a route to employment, reduce social isolation and maintain independence. The Services are designed to provide solutions for Independent Living and are offered from the Independent Living Centre, a fully accessible building, situated at 100 Oldbury Road, Smethwick.

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