Information about direct payments

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FS10 - Direct Payments (211k) Direct Payments are one way of having more choice and control over your support. This factsheet explains them in more detail, and sets out the different options.
Taking control with Direct Payments - Easy to read booklet (1674k) This easy to read booklet gives an overview of what Direct Payments are and what help is available.
Direct Payments for buying home care from providers (143k) This factsheet tells you how you can use Direct Payments to buy home care services. April 2012. 2 pages.
Direct payments for residential respite or short breaks (122k) This factsheet tells you how you can use Direct Payments to buy residential respite or short breaks when you need them, rather than have us, Adult Social Care, arrange services for you. October 2011. 2 pages.
Focus Spring - Summer 2012 (936k) Sixth edition of Focus, which gives information and updates on the latest news about Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.