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Simon Duffy outlines some of the important elements that need to be considered in order to develop welfare reforms in the spirit of justice.
Article 2016-08-03 09:53:00
An overview of the development of Individual Service Funds (ISFs) - what they are and how they are developing
Slide 2019-11-01 21:35:00
This guide offers a commissioner's perspective on how to implement Individual Service Funds and widen self-directed support beyond Direct Payments.
Paper 2020-02-18 12:56:00
Chris Watson of Self Directed Futures and Gary Kent of New Key and Jacqui Hendra of Devon County Council on ISFs.
Webinar 2020-06-16 17:04:00
We can all create and use Individual Service Funds, the EQUALD project team share their new research.
Webinar 2025-07-21 13:15:00
Simon Duffy explores the reasons why ISFs are a helpful tool for achieving citizenship for people with learning disabilities and others who use social care services.
Slide 2016-04-08 15:08:00
Rhonda Galbally, a leading disability activist in Australia, explains how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was achieved and describes the challenges ahead.
Article 2017-01-09 16:44:00
Dr Simon Duffy reflects on the debate between Barb Jacobson and Anna Coote on the respective merits of UBI or UBS.
Article 2018-04-17 16:14:00
Rules that restrict friendship between staff and people with disabilities are harmful and irrational.
Article 2023-03-20 13:19:00
A practical, structured guide for Local Authorities considering implementing Individual Service Funds (ISFs).
Paper 2024-11-18 17:12:00
Personalised education is a widely stated ambition, and some local leaders are making progress, but central systems tend to undermine effective personalisation.
Article 2011-02-01 12:54:00
Lawyer Kate Whittaker describes the conflict between the current drive to cut social care spending in the UK and the application of personalisation.
Article 2011-12-15 15:33:00
Individual Service Funds (ISFs) offer citizens the autonomy to control their care budgets directly.
Article 2024-11-19 17:17:00
A review of direct payment policies across English councils, identifying opportunities for more flexibility.
Article 2025-05-06 11:21:00
Argument for a profound shift in control towards local communities and the outline of a new strategy for local government.
Article 2012-07-02 11:44:00
Sam and Paul Mauchline live in Australia and tell the story of their struggle to get control of Paul's support package.
Story 2015-03-04 15:20:00
Service providers can do much more to offer people flexible support and personal budgets.
Paper 2023-03-04 10:02:00
Learn how Individual Service Funds are giving people more choice and control over their support.
Webinar 2021-07-23 11:35:00
On behalf of the Reclaim Social Care campaign Simon Duffy and Gordon Peters have developed a…
News 2019-09-12
Kate Fulton explores what support providers in Australia should focus on to deliver better outcomes for those who will access support through the NDIS.
Article 2016-07-04 17:25:00
The Centre has been working with the Socialist Health Association (SHA) on a possible new policy for social care. This draft document is for discussion and is not SHA policy.
Article 2016-08-17 13:47:00
Simon Duffy explores the Scottish roots of SDS or self-directed support.
Article 2014-06-16 14:52:00
An anonymous account of how one service provider saw services for people they support cut after a new round of 'supported living' reviews.
Story 2016-08-07 12:11:00
This article explores how councils can benefit from a hybrid approach to direct payments.
Article 2025-02-14 11:36:00
People need Tapered Control, different levels of control, depending upon their needs and circumstances.
Inspiration 2009-05-01 16:24:00
Nick Maisey reflects on his learning from his time exploring international best practice in inclusion on the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation Fellowship.
Article 2018-08-07 12:47:00
Alex Leeder argues that the NHS discharge policy was rushed through in the early days of the COVID-19 crisis and will lead to a confusing array of different approaches.
Article 2020-05-12 15:09:00
The Centre has helped develop a range of resources to help change commissioning and improve…
News 2018-02-14
In the midst of the severe social care funding crisis, the use of Individual Service Funds (ISFs) is a way forward.
Article 2016-08-09 13:37:00
Simon Duffy explains why Competitive Tendering has been damaging for social care and what must be done instead.
Article 2017-10-12 15:47:00
It's Our Community in Sheffield explored how to reform health and social care from the grassroots.
Article 2023-06-06 11:44:00
Personalised Support is a system for providing support to people with complex and challenging needs to live their own life, on their own terms, but as active citizens.
Inspiration 2010-02-25 11:36:00
This essay describes how personal budgets should be implemented, focusing especially on people with more complex needs.
Article 2013-02-22 15:30:00
A report commissioned by Mind Australia to find out how carers experienced similar schemes to the NDIS, when they were introduced internationally.
Paper 2016-07-20 16:30:00
Nan Carle explores the blessings and problems created by normalisation and Social Role Valorisation as a framework for values in disability support.
Article 2016-09-27 11:44:00
Simon Duffy pulls together some of the key data relevant to the Centre's submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry on adult social in England.
Article 2016-08-18 12:45:00
Fellow Pippa Murray explains the funding routes that will allow for the development of more personalised and flexible education packages for young people.
Article 2011-12-14 16:15:00
Tanya Moore provides an overview of the University of Hertfordshire's course on personalisation.
Inspiration 2012-08-29 12:21:00
Housing Options explains how current changes to the funding of housing will reduce housing mobility, home ownership and undermine supported living.
Article 2011-02-02 16:08:00
Malcolm Henry sets out an argument for a Universal Basic Income based on his analysis of the failings of the banking system.
Article 2014-03-17 15:45:00
In the first of a short series of essays Simon Duffy explores the political and economic challenges of moving towards personal budgets.
Article 2016-02-02 23:51:00
Thomas Allan argues that respect for the Commons is critical to rethinking our approach to social care and the welfare state.
Article 2016-10-06 11:36:00
Fionn and Jonathan are a father & son leading the way in showing what people with Down Syndrome can achieve.
Story 2020-12-10 11:26:00
The economic case for privatisation of the NHS and other public services is false, in fact privatisation is economically dangerous.
Article 2021-04-12 12:48:00
The final UNIC report explores how to build and sustain personal budgets reforms and use EU structures.
Paper 2023-09-18 15:08:00
UN Special Rapporteur calls for a transformation of disability support services in order to…
News 2023-02-15
Dr Simon Duffy sets out some key principles to guide local communities as they develop their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Article 2020-04-02 15:44:00
Joshua Shepherd analysed public spending in Sheffield in order to understand the impact of the UK's centralised system on local communities.
Article 2020-04-20 15:53:00
Coalville CAN is showing how local people can take back control of their community spaces and inspiring local pride.
Article 2025-01-23 16:43:00
Bob Rhodes offers a vision for personalisation in social care that can help us return to community and citizenship.
Books 2011-01-04 10:48:00
