The direct payments scheme allows people who need help in order to stay in their own home to pay directly for services.
Who is this service for?
Children, adults and older people who live in Bromley and have:
- a physical disability;
- a sensory impairment;
- a learning disability;
- a long term medical condition including HIV/AIDS;
- mental health support needs.
Direct payments are also for:
- parents/carers of disabled children;
- disabled parents;
- carers who have received a carer's assessment.
To use the direct payment service, you must be willing and able to manage your care with or without help. You must also meet Bromley's specific eligibility criteria.
For more information about eligibility for services please read
eligibility criteria for adults.
Details
Direct payments are cash payments councils can give to people needing support from social services. Direct payments help you live more independently because they give you more control over decisions affecting your life and the people who come into your home to help you. The scheme helps you choose how your care needs are met.
Our care workers will first make an assessment of need. Next they will help plan the care that is needed and offer advice to those who wish to use the direct payments scheme. Service users will be responsible for using money given to them to buy and manage services and staff directly.
We can provide you with advice, support and training on all aspects of independent living and direct payments.
Costs
Direct payments are subject to the same charging procedures as apply to all services directly provided by Bromley Council.
Depending on your individual circumstances you may have to contribute to the cost of any services you receive. Each case is assessed on an individual basis subject to need and a financial assessment.
Next Steps
If you would like more information about the direct payments scheme please contact your local Social Services Area Office.
Contacts
Inspire Community Trust
Direct Payments
20 White Hall, Slade Green, Kent, D88 2DH
Telephone: 01322 341638
Fax: 01322 345 416
www.inspirecommunitytrust.org
Please select this link for local Social Service Area Office information.