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Instead of a service being arranged for you, you will receive a cash payment. You can then use this money to arrange your own support, giving you more choice, control and flexibility over how your needs are met.
A Direct Payment can be paid to the following groups of people, following an assessment of need by a case manager:
You can use Direct Payments in many different ways. Most people choose to employ a Personal Assistant (PA) however this is not the only way they can be used. You might decide to contract privately with an agency, or even a mixture of the two.
Direct Payments can also be used to purchase long-term residential care or nursing care. You can't use Direct Payments to pay for Council-funded services (such as certain day centres).
"is gaining confidence to plan ahead and try out new things. It has greatly improved his quality of life" "I am more than satisfied - I have all the support I need" "For us, everything has worked out well with the aid of our Independent Living Adviser" "Recent use of a care agency due to sickness of Personal Assistant makes me appreciate the Direct Payments system and the freedom to employ my own staff"
"is gaining confidence to plan ahead and try out new things. It has greatly improved his quality of life"
"I am more than satisfied - I have all the support I need"
"For us, everything has worked out well with the aid of our Independent Living Adviser"
"Recent use of a care agency due to sickness of Personal Assistant makes me appreciate the Direct Payments system and the freedom to employ my own staff"
If you do not have a social worker, you should contact Contact OneVale, they will arrange for an assessment to take place. An assessment must take place before Direct Payments can be paid.
01446 700111