If your local council has assessed you as eligible for care and support, you may be able to receive a direct payment. It can give you much more say over who supports you, and how.
What is a direct payment?
A direct payment is money paid to you, or to someone acting on your behalf, so that you can arrange your own care and support instead of receiving services arranged by the council. It is meant to give you more choice, control and flexibility.
What could it be used for?
Direct payments are usually used to buy the support that meets the needs set out in your care and support plan. That might be help with personal care at home, support to get out and about in the community, or a regular break for a family carer. Your council can tell you exactly what is and is not allowed.
Questions to ask your council
- How much will I receive, and how often is it paid?
- What can it be spent on, and what records do I need to keep?
- Is there someone who can help me manage the payment?
- How will my plan be reviewed?
Direct payments put you in charge of the support you receive.
Using a direct payment with Juard Care
Direct Payment Scheme packages are available with us. We can talk you through how care from one or two hours a time could work within your budget. Get in touch, and we will help you work out the best way forward.
Written by the Juard Care team. This article is general information, not personal, medical or legal advice.
