This module focuses on five key principles that need to be taken into account for Direct Payments to work well for people. Start by watching the video below.
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Discussion questions
The following questions have been created for you to discuss with other people in your team.
- How does your local authority ensure that Direct Payments are outcome-focused?
- What barriers might prevent people from using Direct Payments creatively in your local authority?
- How is clear information about Direct Payments provided to people in your local authority?
- How does your local authority ensure that Direct Payment budgets are appropriate and sufficient to meet people’s needs?
- What role do you play in supporting people to use their Direct Payments flexibly?
Related resources
The following resources can help you learn more about key topics discussed in this module.
Further modules
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7
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