Direct payments

A direct payment is money given to you by social services to buy support to meet your assessed needs. You can receive a direct payment instead of receiving a service provided by social services. This payment could help you to live more independently and have more control over the support you receive. For example you could have more control over who supports you and when you receive support.

The Deafblind Directory
A database of providers of services for deafblind children and adults.

Factsheets There are 12 factsheets that give information about direct payments and the different ways to purchase your own support.
Consultation findings and report From June to November 2007, Sense’s direct payments project consulted deafblind people and families on their experiences of direct payments. Find out about the findings of the consultation.
An example of good practice on direct payments Find out about an example of how direct payments can work well.
Contact us Contact details for the direct payments advice service.

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