A local government representative said: “For the principles of Self-directed Support – promoting choice and control over support in a way that meets the needs and outcomes of the individual – to be fully embedded there must be improvements to the way social care, and Local Government more broadly, are valued and invested in to create the conditions for success.” Regulation, accountability, and data collection A national organisation that supports the use of SDS and other respondents highlighted the need for a regulatory body to ensure accountability.