Direct Payments are made
by the Council direct to service users, to enable them to buy their
own care and support services.
Direct Payment provides an alternative to traditional services
such as day care and home care and enables people with disabilities
and/or support needs (including older people) to remain in their
own home rather than enter residential care. It is designed to put
people in control of their own care, promote their independence and
give them more choice.
Direct Payments are possible if you have been assessed as
eligible for a service and are one of the following:
- a parent of a disabled child under 18
- a disabled child or young person aged 16 or 17
- a disabled parent of children of any age
- a carer aged 16 or over of a disabled person aged 18 and
over
There are some people who cannot receive Direct Payments. This
is due to certain criminal justice and mental health
legislation.
The amount that you receive will be based on an assessment of
need, agreed between you and social services.
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