What is a direct payment?

A direct payment is funds the county council can give you to buy services or equipment to meet your assessed needs. You spend the funds on getting the support that meets your assessed needs, such as employing personal care assistants, buying in care assistants from an agency or buying equipment.

You can have a direct payment for all the support you need, or for part of it. Carers can also get a direct payment.

Your direct payment will be made net of your assessed contribution as assessed by the Financial Assessments and Benefits (FAB) team.