I will be attending an LA meeting soon, representing self-directed support using Direct Payments. Any suggestions as to what works, how well your LA administer it and are you encouraged to use it. ...
Discussion in Everyday life - 13 Nov 2024
Hello Is anyone experiencing the same thing as me, having severe difficulty utilising your direct payment because of your ill health? My ME is so severe that I’m bedbound and I can’t cope with having ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 29 Nov 2018
Hello all, I am a PA for my brother and after years of being dictated to that my brother COULD NOT use his direct payments for multitudinous activities, events etc that would meet his needs, his ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 9 Mar 2021
Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could get some advice or information on anyone'es experience for using direct payments for a fluctuating condition or for short periods e.g. for respite when family ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 6 Mar 2019
I have been physically disabled since birth, have a university education and have been trying to find graduate level employment for a number of years without success. Having applied for numerous ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 3 Jun 2018
Hi I’ve been considering for a while whether or not to write this and how to ask. To me a disabled person is someone in a wheel chair, limited walking capabilities or mentally infirm. NONE of which I ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 19 Oct 2019
Hi all, I’m in talks with my local county council about my care costs. A brief history of my background, so you know where I’m coming from. 25 years ago I got my own place, received ILF & LA ...
Discussion in Everyday life - 3 Sep 2019
When the times comes to hire a Personal Assistant (PA) it can seem like a very big task, especially if this is something you have not done before. Essentially the role of a PA in this instance is ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 14 Jun 2019
