REQUEST
RESPONSE
1)
Do you use a Resource Allocation System (RAS) to
1) Wigan Council uses a Resource Allocation
determine individual’s funding for adult social care?
System (RAS) to generate an indicative
budget, which informs the planning and
design of support to meet eligible need.
The actual value of a personal budget
(funding) is determined through the support
planning process between the individual or
representative and professional.
2)
If you don’t use a RAS do you use an alternative
2) N/A
system? What is that system? Please provide any policies
or guidelines that describe this system.
3)
Please provide any policies, guidelines or any
3) See attached documents
documents which describe the process for making funding
decisions based on the RAS or alternative system.
4)
For either a RAS or alternative system have you
4) There has been no need to adapt the system.
had to adapt the system/process for different client
groups, scenarios/circumstances or for any other reason?
Please provide any policies or guidelines which describe
these adaptations.
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