Direct Payments can offer people real choice and control over their care and support, which can make a big difference in supporting people to live their life their way.
But for this to happen, the local authority needs to ensure that the way they are offered, set-up, managed and reviewed supports people to get the most out of them.
“I was told that a Direct Payment would give me choice and control over my life, letting me decide how my care and support needs are met rather than having them imposed on me. But in reality, that isn’t quite true.”
Paula Sardinha
National Co-production Advisory Group
We’ve created a range of resources to help improve how Direct Payments work for people, aimed primarily at people who work in care and support. You can explore them below.
“Everyone needs to raise their game, because the only people being left behind are the individuals who aren’t being allowed to use their Direct Payments in creative ways.”
