Independent Administration Service

The Independent Administration Service (IAS) helps people using self-directed support services, such as Direct Payments, Indirect Payments and In Control, to manage their own care arrangements.

It provides a range of services which are tailored to the individual requirements of each client.

Services include:

• opening a bank account on your behalf
• receiving the money from social services and other funding organisations on your behalf
• paying wages, invoices and other bills as required
• dealing with any paperwork required by social services and other funding organisations

Not everyone needs or wants IAS. Many people like the control and independence of doing all this for themselves. But others prefer not to have to deal with the administration involved in using self-directed support. They would rather not have responsibility for the paperwork or finances.

Together with the ILA’s self-directed support service and payroll service, the IAS can offer you comprehensive support and a very straightforward way of taking control over how your care is self directed.

The cost of IAS varies according to the degree of help you require, but is normally met from the money you receive from social services.