Direct Payment Support Service
The Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) teams are here to help if you or your representative have chosen to receive a direct payment to meet assessed care needs.
If you are an adult with eligible care needs, this would be your personal budget. For a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities, this would be a short breaks budget.
We can help you with:
- Information, advice and guidance
- Finding a personal assistant carer
- Employment support
- Personal assistant carer training
- Payment services
Webpages in the Direct Payment Support Service section
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How to pay for care for adults and for children
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Support to help you find and recruit a personal assistant carer
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Find out more about the payroll and invoicing support we offer
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Advice on employment issues including rights, insurance and data protection
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Find out what you need to do when ending a direct payment service
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Find work as a personal assistant carer and know your rights
Direct Payment Support Service logo
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