Clients can privately fund their Care and Support packages please contact us for our competitive rates.

 

Some people may also be eligible to claim a direct payment via their local social work department.  People who already receive care or support services via their social work departments can use direct payments to change to a provider of their choice.

 

Direct payments quick guide 

 

What is a direct payment?

Direct payments are payments from the local council for people who have been assessed as needing help from social services, and who would like to arrange and pay for their own care and support services. These payments are made directly to the person (or to someone acting on their behalf), to arrange their own care package.

 

Who can get a direct payment?

Anyone who is assessed as needing care services has the right to request a direct payment instead of having those services provided by their council, the majority of those already receiving, or those assessed as needing social services have a right to direct payments. These include:

 

•    older people who have been assessed as needing community care services

•    disabled people aged 16 and over, including those with short as well as long term needs

•    families with disabled children

•    disabled parents.

Are direct payments compulsory?

No. It is always the choice of the person receiving care (or the person acting on their behalf) whether to receive direct payments or continue getting services from social services.

 

I am already receiving services from the local authority – can I switch to direct payments?

Yes, you can ask the local authority to change to direct payments.

 

If you would like more information on any of our services or for information on where to find out more on direct payments please contact 

Flourish Home Support Services ltd – 

07719 045 799      

07719 045 800