Guide to direct payments for parents and carers

Find out about direct payments for children and young people 0 to 18, who can have them and how they can be used.

Who can I go to for help about direct payments?

As well as word of mouth, and google searches, this Local Offer website is a good place to look for local social and leisure activities. As each child and family is unique, there is no pick list, support can be purchased through direct payments for any activities not directly provided by the council.

If you need to speak with someone you should start by asking for support from your allocated social worker. If they cannot answer your query, you can contact the Stephen Wiltshire Centre.

You can find more advice about receiving direct payments and becoming an employer (if you use your direct payments to employ a carer) on the following websites:

You can also seek independent advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau or an independent advocate.

Continuing the journey to adult social care

See personal budgets and direct payments for information about personal budgets and direct payments for young people 19 to 25.

You can also contact the adults advice team:

This phone line is free to call and is open Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm.

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