A new online self-assessment tool has been launched to support local authorities with social care funding reforms.

The digital tool, which has been developed by Imosphere in collaboration with local authorities, will provide the basis for Independent Personal Budget calculations from early 2023.

The solution is designed to support the expected surge in demand for new assessments and accurate, independent IPB calculations for those self-funding their care as the social care cap comes into effect next year.

Once self-assessments have been completed by service users, local authorities will be able to use the IPB calculator embedded in Formulate, Imosphere’s strengths-based tool that provides fair and accurate estimated budgets for adults needing care and support.

Marcia Bowden of Oxfordshire County Council, said: “As we move towards social care reform, we need to ensure our systems are able to meet our changing and developing needs, by choosing Formulate, we aim to have a clear and more open resource allocation system for all. It also gives reassurance and speed to social workers and other professionals,  because they have a tool which provides consistency and demonstrates clarity to customers.”

Oliver Brown, Head of Product at Imosphere, said: “We are delighted to launch our self-assessment tool. Our goal as a company has always been to continually evolve based on legislation and customer demands, developing solutions collaboratively with customers to ensure effective operations and compliance.”