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GUIDANCE: Personal Budgets and Direct Payments

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Why a Personal Budget or Direct Payment Might Be Needed

For many families, a Personal Budget or Direct Payment within an EHCP isn’t about preference it’s about necessity. When Local Authorities fail to commission timely or appropriate provision, or when a child’s needs require bespoke, flexible support that standard services can’t deliver, a Personal Budget empowers parents to take control. It allows families to source qualified professionals, therapeutic input, or specialist interventions that are clearly specified in Section F but otherwise inaccessible. This resource helps parents understand their legal entitlement, navigate . . .

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