1. Matrix AssessmentN.Morey@bury.gov.uk1 MATRIX ASSESSMENT A TOOL FOR THE FAIR ALLOCATION OF SCARCE RESOURCES

2. Matrix AssessmentN.Morey@bury.gov.uk2 WHY DO WE NEED IT? Demand exceeds supply Fair Access to Care guidance Best Value Audit Commission Open Government

3. Matrix AssessmentN.Morey@bury.gov.uk3 What is it? An assessment of the disabled person. An assessment of the present level of support. An assessment of the carers situation. Using standard statements which are scored, the greater the need for intervention the higher the score

4. Matrix AssessmentN.Morey@bury.gov.uk4 How is it used for Short breaks All eligible people and carers are assessed. Scores are ranked high - low Resource (bednights - vouchers - money) is divided by the scores (co-efficient). Each person then receives an allocation based on their score. Customer negotiates with provider over actual periods to be used.

5. Matrix AssessmentN.Morey@bury.gov.uk5 Benefits Fair and open system Standardised information Ability to interrogate information Year by year evidence of changing needs Use for measuring level of need in Day services or supported living. Reduced complaints.