1. Personal Health Budgets ‘Staying In Control’
Chris Siviter & Michael Glynn

2. Initial Process Long Term Conditions Established a Steering Group
Emphasis on outcomes and support planning
Avoid resource allocation in first phase
We chose between 2 options
Secured funding
We are not experts! W

3. Pilot Work in Solihull Integrated Teams Community Matrons in 2 areas
Identified a group of patients (majority have COPD)
Information and initial meetings
Approval Group
Support Planning

4. What issues have we faced?
Role of the professional (liaison, ideology)
Connecting money and health
Implications for nature of professional/patient relationship (co-design)
Lack of precedence for how to spend the money
Deciding what is legitimate expenditure
Is ‘x’ health? Can it be funded or provided elsewhere?
Health & social care divide

5. Content of Support Plans
What information does the Care Trust need included in the Support Plan?
Information about medical condition(s)
Which aspects of support/treatment are working & which aren’t
Individual goals/outcomes
What you plan to spend the budget on
How your plans will help your health and well-being
How your plans will be managed, including when you are unwell

6. Support Plan Approval Additionally the Plan should Be individual
Be legal
Be affordable
Be effective
Mindful of DH criteria