One of the best ways to find out more about self-directed support is by hearing people speak in their own words about the difference it has made for them.
View film clips of people in Leeds talking about using a personal budget here. These clips are from the council's recent DVD: Personal Budgets in Leeds.
Or you can read what people are saying about how their personal budget has helped them, by clicking on the individual links below...
Doris B's story: 'I'm looking forward to going to all the places I'd forgotten about!'
Personal budgets and mental health
A's story: 'I'm reaching for the light at the end of the tunnel'
B's story: 'I just want to live independently again and have no fear'
C's story: 'Now I see a glimmer of hope'