Poole Rights Organisation
on Disability

About Direct Payments

What are Direct Payments

Direct Payments are cash payments made in lieu of social service provisions, to individuals who have been assessed as needing services.

Direct payments create more flexibility in the provision of social services. Giving money in place of social care services means people have greater choice and control over their lives, and are able to make their own decisions about how care is delivered.
 

Who can get Direct Payments

They can be made to disabled people aged 16 or over, to people with parental responsibility for disabled children, and to carers aged 16 or over in respect of carer’s services.
 

Getting on to a Direct Payment

You will need to be assessed by your local authority to find out whether you are eligible.

Find contact details for your local authority