Community Care

Community Care Direct Payments

Direct payments were first introduced to increase service users’ choice and control over their care. This course will examine the scope of the scheme & to what extent choice of care has been achieved, especially for people with mental health problems. Specifically it will examine:

  • Who is eligible for a direct payment
  • What direct payments can and cannot be used for
  • Issues of monitoring & support

Who Should Attend:

All involved in designing or supporting packages of care and those working directly with people in need of services especially those with mental health issues and learning disabilities