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