Managing money

As you get older, it is helpful to learn about managing and saving money.

These websites have some helpful information:

Personal budgets and direct payments

A personal budget is funding allocated to meet the additional and individual support needs of children and young people. It is allocated when it is clear that a child or young person's needs cannot be met fully by mainstream or targeted services without extra support being in place.

There are 3 types of personal budget available - personal health budgets, personal education budgets and social care direct payments. Find out about personal budgets here.