... Self‐Directed Support Social Work Practice Health and Social Care Individual Budget Care Management and topical theme Self-Directed Support Simon Duffy CHIEF EXECUTIVE, IN CONTROL ABSTRACT Care management is a central part of the current health and social care system, but the development of Self...

...Simon Duffy This article outlines the idea of an individual budget, which is now being promoted and tested by central government. It defines the idea, and describes the practical and policy consequences that may flow from its implementation. It also sets out some of the policy choices...