On track for personalisation

Councils in England are on track to achieve the government target of personal budgets for all service users by 2013, according to a survey by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).

Ninety seven percent of councils questioned say they are on target, with 40%  revealing they already have 60% of users on personal budgets. Three authorities are on course to reach the 100% mark by the end of 2011-12.

The target was set last year in government’s Vision for adult social care. 

ADASS concludes councils are making good progress towards universal budgets, helped by significant promotion and communication of direct payments, as well as restructuring of services, identification of new suppliers, and staff training and development.

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