Support planning is a vital part of self directed support. The support plan is the name for the plan that shows how someone’s individual budget will be spent. In order for the care manager to agree the release of money for the budget, they must be able to see and agree a plan that meets clear criteria.
Support plans can be written in different ways. They may be short or long - with pictures or just text. The person can write it themselves or have someone else write it for them.
Here are some documents providing more information about support planning: