Reviews

Reviewing your care and support plan

• first Review – If you start a new service or make changes to your plan, it will be reviewed within 6–8 weeks
• annual Reviews – If your plan is stable, it will be reviewed at least once a year (every 12 months)
• extra Reviews – If your needs change before your next review, a risk assessment will be done to see if more support is needed.

These reviews follow Section 27 of the Care Act 2014, which ensures that everyone with a Care and Support Plan has the chance to reflect on:

• what is working well
• what is not working
• what needs to change

If you feel you need a review sooner, you can ask for one at any time.

What will be checked in a review?

During a review of your care and support plan, a professional will ask questions to see if your plan is still right for you.

• have your needs or circumstances changed?
• is your plan working well, or does anything need to change?
• have you achieved the goals in your plan, or do you need more support?
• do you have any new goals or things you want to do?
• could anything be improved to help you reach your goals?
• is your personal budget enough to meet your needs?
• is the way your budget is managed still the best option for you? (e.g., should direct payments be considered?)
• has anything changed in your family, friends, or community support that might affect your plan?
• are there any new risks to your safety, such as abuse or neglect?
• are you, your carer, or your advocate happy with your plan?

Who can be involved?

You, your carer, your family, or an advocate (someone who helps you express your views).

Need a review sooner? Contact Adult Social Care to request one.