Jane's story - Personal Budgets in Leeds

Jane lives in Leeds. She has found it difficult in the past to get out and about - even something as simple as doing her grocery shopping posed lots of problems. But now that she is able to user a personal budget to employ her own personal assistants, she has much more control over her life and is able to do a lot more.

She is even starting to think about going back to work, something which she never would have thought possible in the past...

To find out more about how to get a personal budget in Leeds, speak to your social worker, ring ASIST on 0113 2143599 or email selfdirectedsupport@leeds.gov.uk. To make a referral, ring Leeds Adult Social Care Customer Services on 0113 222 4401.

Or speak to people who already direct their own support! Visit the Leeds Personal Budget Peer Support Network at www.freetoliveleeds.org

www.leeds.gov.uk_personal_budgets

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