Getting started

Direct payments are available if you:

• Have been assessed as eligible for local authority services
• Have a disability and are aged 16 or over (including disabled parents)
• Are a carer aged 16 or over, including people with parental responsibility for a child with disabilities

If you're interested in a direct payment, talk to your social work team or allocated worker, and they can put you in touch with the Direct Payment Team for more information.

Below is more specific advice for each group of people who may be eligible for direct payment...