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)