Direct Payments

A direct payment is money your Social Services can give you. It is a different way of getting the support you need.
You use it to buy the support you want.

Social Services give you the money instaed of a service. You spend the money on getting the support you need.
Most people who use Social Services from the council could get a direct payment.
Your Social Worker or Care Manager should talk to you about direct payments when they look at what you need.

From April 2003 all councils must tell people if they can get direct payments. This is a new rule.

Read more on Valuing People website  and  on Leicester City Council website.

1. Consultation on Direct Payments Regulations