Direct payments

Eligible individuals may elect to receive their personal budget in the form of direct payments. This means that instead of the local authority arranging the care services required, the individual (or someone appointed to receive the payment on the individual’s behalf) receives the personal budget in the form of a cash payment. It is then up to the individual (or person acting on their behalf) to use these payments to purchase care services of their choice. 

On this page you will find a selection of resources relevant to this topic. For more information, resources and guidance, why not visit AccessAva? 

Resources

Factsheet SC3: Direct payments overview – This factsheet explains direct payments, including who is eligible and the process for applying

Factsheet SC46: How to request an increase in your direct payments – This provides information about how to request an increase to direct payments.

SC114 - Request for direct payments - this letter can be used to request for someone you support to recieve direct payments.

SC116 - Request to increase the amount of the direct payment - this letter can be used to request an increase to the amount of the direct payment for someone you support.