Direct Payments and How Delta Care Can Support Your Family
4th of February, 2021
Direct Payments and How Delta Care Can Support Your Family
For those individuals that require care at home it can be difficult to find and maintain the correct levels of support. Direct Payments from your local authority can offer greater flexibility and control over the support you or a loved one receives. Applying for Direct Payments means that social care services in your area will give you the money to arrange and purchase the care and support you need.
Eligible Applicants for Direct Payments
Direct Payments are available to the majority of those eligible for support after being assessed by social care. Adults physical disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs and age-related care needs can all receive Direct Payments. For those without the mental capacity to consent, a suitable person can be appointed to receive the funds on the behalf of the applicant and make the choices on care and support.
The Benefits of Direct Payments
Each individual case is different from the next. You know your needs and daily requirements better than anyone, or your loved one does if they are currently caring for you. Direct Payments allows you to choose your care and support and how you go about your daily life. It can be liberating to choose the routine you want to follow.
Complement Current Support Network
Direct Payments allow you to choose the right support packages and services to support your needs that have been identified during a thorough assessment process. This funding can be used to employ a carer for part-time needs, or to choose a service of care such as the one that Delta Care provides, as respite to the current carer.
Direct Payments are never intended as a full replacement for your current care from family and friends, but more as a complement and extra support structure. With Direct Payments you can also receive help choosing the agency to buy services from, acquire help in becoming an employer and the hiring process, as well as long-term budgeting and financial planning tips.
Contributions and Benefit Impact
Your benefits are not affected at all by the receipt of Direct Payments to assist with your care options, as it is neither income nor a benefit. For some local authorities there will be an assessment of an applicant's finances to determine whether they are required to make a contribution to the cost of the services, but this will be decided with plenty of time for an applicant to make an informed decision.
If you are thinking about applying for direct payments to support your family member or loved one, Delta Care is here to help. We not only offer the services of support, rehabilitation and advice that helps to enrich the lives of users through a range of services, but we can also help you go through the process of the direct payment application.
We are committed to helping carers maintain a balance in life, providing them the chance to recharge batteries whilst the person they care for is gaining confidence, learning new skills and making new friends. To find out more about Delta Care email us at admin@deltacare-ltd.com or give us a call on 01772 559 933 and we'll be happy to offer friendly advice and guidance about direct payments and our range of services.
