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What you have to do

 
The direct payments scheme places control over the money and the provision of services in the hands of the individual. This means you will have to take on a number of responsibilities, including:

  • Having a separate bank or building society account
  • Recruiting and employing workers
  • Organising and managing your own workers
  • Making sure relatives are not employed as carers
  • Keeping financial records and submitting returns to the council for monitoring
  • Ensuring direct payments are only used for the services they are intended for

More information

Download the information leaflet on Direct Payments for details on how they can help you live more independently.

There is further advice and information at the section on employing a professional carer at Directgov.

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  • 020 8921 3103 or 020 8921 2489

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