This scheme gives disabled and older people more independence and choice in their care and support arrangements. If you are assessed as eligible for a community care service, and wish to manage the organisational side, you can be given cash payments to fund your own care.

Direct Payments - Department of Health (DoH)
Information on direct payments.

Direct Payments - Swindon Borough Council
Direct payments are available to people assessed as being eligible for community care services.

Direct Payments - Swindon Borough Council
Direct payments are available to people assessed as being eligible for community care services.

National Centre for Independent Living
Advice on independent living and direct payments for disabled people and others working in the field.

The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI)
Carry out inspections of social care organisations and publish reports.