iCHOOSE

Freedom to make your own decisions

Get in control of your life with iCHOOSE, our new direct payments service. Direct payments is a different way of paying for the support you need and it can give you a lot of freedom. Instead of receiving services, you can arrange to get the cash to pay for the support of your choice instead. This way, you have more flexibility, more control, more choice and more say.

Is it for me?

iCHOOSE and direct payments is great if you want to:

Choose your own staff
Decide what days and times of the week you receive your support
Design your own support plan

Most people are able to use direct payments if they have the ability or the support to manage them. You will need to have an assessment first, but then all the choices will be yours.

Design your own support package

With iCHOOSE and direct payments, you can mix and match different types of support to get the right combination for you. Fulfill your dreams for the life you want with any iCHOOSE support package including:

	iCHOOSE Home Support to run your home for things like cooking and laundry, paying bills, arranging health appointments and arranging your weekly diary

	iCHOOSE Short Breaks Support to plan and enjoy a holiday anywhere in the world

	iCHOOSE Jobs Support and advice for planning your career, arranging work placements, applying for jobs and ongoing support to keep your career on track

	iCHOOSE Training Support to get skills, qualifications and practical experience to prepare for future employment

	iCHOOSE Leisure Support to enjoy the best London has to offer including learning, sports, arts, volunteering and health

	iCHOOSE Transport Support to use public transport and to practice new routes and travel skills

	iCHOOSE Specialist Support Support to learn new ways to feel comfortable in busy places and to communicate your needs to make your life easier, both now and in the future

	iCHOOSE Retirement Support if you're over 50 to enjoy life at a more gentle pace