Easy read descriptions of key Devon County Council policies
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This policy description is about the Charging Policy for Community Based Care. It explains that some people may have to pay towards their community-based care.
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This policy description is about the Charging Policy for Residential Care Services for Adults. It explains how some people may have to pay towards their care home if they need a short or long stay.
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This policy description is about Choice in Care. It explains how how Devon County Council’s adult social care staff off people choice in how they get their care and support.
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This policy description is about the Eligibility Policy for Adult Care and Support. It explains how Devon county Council will assess people to see if they are eligible for support. Eligible means can receive an adult social care service.
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This policy description is about Independent Advocacy. It explains how Devon County Council arranges independent advocacy for people who need help with a health and social care issue.
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This policy description is called Personal Budgets Policy. It explains that personal budgets are for adults over 18 who need help with care and support.
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This policy description is called Policy on support and arrangements for people funding part or all of their care. It explains what happens when people are not eligible (will not get) adult social care funding.
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This policy description is about Promoting Independence. It explains how Devon County Council will support people over the age of 18 to be as independent as they want and can be.
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This policy description is about Self-directed Support. This is also known as direct payments.
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This easy read is a travel guidance. It explains that if someone cannot arrange or access travel by themselves to access a service or support then Devon County Council will help them.
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