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Can I make my own care arrangements?

 
Cash payments (known as direct payments) are made by the Council to people who want to arrange and purchase their own community care services.

Once your needs have been assessed, this option is made available to you and you are able to take over the management of your own care plan.

You will be able to use this payment for all services that the care team would normally arrange such as personal and practical help, daytime activities or short term visits to residential homes.

In choosing this approach, you will take on certain responsibilities in managing financial records and submitting returns. You can find out more by contacting our Adults and Older People's team using the contact information in the menu to the right.

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  • 020 8921 2304

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