Arranging your own care and support with Direct Payments

Information about how you can use Direct Payments to arrange your own care and support

Services

A Direct Payments personal assistant with the person they support.

About Direct Payments

A Direct Payment gives you the option of receiving an agreed amount of money to choose and buy the care and support services you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Payments

Answers to frequently asked questions about Direct Payments

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Working as a Personal Assistant (PA)

Information about the role of a personal assistant.

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Finding a job as a Personal Assistant

UKCIL is the dedicated website for finding a job with Direct Payment clients.

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