hello, I didn't realise disabled people with physical or mental or both needs. May be able to qualify for direct paments. Any advise please
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 15 Sep 2019
Hello everyone. I’m a mum to two boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I’m trying to find out if anyone who has DMD boys that are children and in receipt of direct payments are able to be paid ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 16 Oct 2020
Hi - would be interested to hear from anyone else who has experience of managing their own Direct Payments and the issues of managing social care departments. We live in a borough with very poor to no ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 15 Apr 2018
My neurodivergent son currently lives in supported accommodation and requires help with paperwork, form filing, taking/making phone calls etc. His social worker has agreed that my son can get a ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 12 Jul 2023
I am trying to have the Housing Benefits that I receive paid directly to my Housing Association, the message on my Universal account responding with the following: Hello,Universal Credit cannot ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 11 Apr 2025
I am half way through a care assessment as I need support. If I get direct payments I am not able to manage the responsibilities of being an employer for my care. Can I receive direct payments but ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 27 Dec 2024
I have a car on the motobility scheme, I also use direct payments for taxis as my dad works during the day. as I have mental health, as well as cerebral palsy, it is vital I get out during the day, my ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 11 Nov 2019
I was just wondering if anyone here has applied for Direct Payments. My nephew has suggested to apply for it, as the my hospital specialist has said I need more than the 2 hours that I pay for ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 14 Aug 2021
Hi, I am new on here, have any of you had any experience with direct payments.
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 16 Jun 2017
I am looking for some advice regarding direct payments. Any ideas were I can find a carer/ befriender for young adult? What should I say to attract someone? And what can you spend the direct ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 10 Nov 2015
