Direct payments
A direct payment is an amount of money we give you so that you can manage, choose, and buy the care and support that helps you achieve your goals and meet the outcomes identified in your Care Act needs assessment.
When you have a Care Act needs assessment, we calculate how much it will cost to meet your eligible care needs. The result of this calculation is known as your personal budget.
If you are entitled to financial support from us for your care, a direct payment is one of the ways you can receive your personal budget.
When you have a Care Act needs assessment, we calculate how much it will cost to meet your eligible care needs. The result of this calculation is known as your personal budget.
If you are entitled to financial support from us for your care, a direct payment is one of the ways you can receive your personal budget.