Direct Payments - What are they?

Direct Payments are an alternative way of providing social care services to those people who need support to live independently in the community. Following an assessment of needs and an agreement that eligible needs will be met, South Hams Social Services will give people the choice of having social care services arranged for them or trying a Direct Payment.

Basically, a Direct Payment gives individuals requiring social care support the opportunity to arrange and pay for it themselves. Being able to arrange and control services to meet eligible needs means people can organise their lives flexibly on a day-to-day basis. It also means that people have a bigger choice in how to meet their eligible needs.

Where can I go for help
Contact for Devon
Care Direct: 0845 1551 007
www.devon.gov.uk/

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