Spending your Self-Directed Support budget

What you cannot spend your budget on

Examples include:

  • anything that has not been identified and agreed with your worker and authorised by us
  • for the purchase or maintenance of any item that would be considered as coming under a benefit such as Mobility allowance or DLA
  • part of or all of family holiday cost. This is a family responsibility
  • employing someone who is a Welfare or Financial Guardian or Power of Attorney or who holds parental rights and responsibilities in respect of who the budget is for
  • gambling including scratch cards, bingo, cards, casinos and slot machines including online gambling
  • any service or equipment that can be provided directly by NHSH or the Local Authority such as housing, education, occupational therapy or physiotherapy
  • tobacco products, e- cigarettes, alcohol or anything that is illegal
  • rewards, gifts, pocket money or purchases considered the responsibility of a parent (for instance toys)

Page last modified: 16 October 2025