Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets and Education Budgets

What We Do

TishAbility supports families and employers with practical coordination, records, rotas, invoices, payroll liaison, outcome tracking and ready-for-audit administration around Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets, Education Budgets and mixed funding arrangements.

Many families receive funding through these mechanisms. These provide flexibility in how support is purchased and arranged, but they also come with responsibilities around spending, accountability and reporting. We help families manage these budgets effectively, understanding their obligations, making best use of the funding, and navigating the administrative requirements.

TishAbility does not use one funding stream to replace the statutory responsibilities of another body. Where a package crosses SEND, health, education, community support or regulated care, roles and responsibilities should be clearly agreed.

Types of Budgets We Support

How We Support

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  Understanding Budgets: Help understanding how budgets work, what can be purchased, obligations and responsibilities
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  Planning & Budgeting: Support planning how to use budget effectively, prioritising needs and exploring options
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  Financial Management: Support with invoicing, paying providers, keeping records, VAT and tax considerations
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  Recruitment & Contracts: Practical help recruiting staff or negotiating contracts with providers
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  Reporting & Accountability: Support preparing reports and accounts as required by funders
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  Problem-Solving: Support if issues arise with spending, providers, or compliance

Who Might Benefit?

Budget support is for families and individuals who:

• • Receive Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets or Education Budgets
• • Need help understanding how to use budgets
• • Are managing employment of personal assistants or support staff
• • Need practical help with financial management and reporting