Hi. I received enhanced PIP for both and receive direct payments from my local authority and have 2 hours of care a day. When my carer isn't here my son helps me a lot. Would he be able to claim ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 12 Jan 2023
has anyone said what we are suppose to do about direct payments when are PA can’t come to us or we to them. Will they just claw bakc all the hours unspent because of this or let us use them later in ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 28 Mar 2020
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, I'm a parent/carer. My son receives direct payments, but it never seems enough. I'm so tired (he wakes in the night) and I would like more help, especially as I care for two others. I was just ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 1 Nov 2017
hi everyone I had asked the person looking at my case for direct payments to increase the hours that i get but she had informed me that she cant. I asked her to increase the hours so i can have my ...
Discussion in Benefits and income - 1 May 2025
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'm on direct payments and I've been trying to recruit staff for 12 months but I'm not having any luck, all I get is time wasters and people letting me down. I'm supposed to have 2 PAs working 12 ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 22 Apr 2017
Hi there, my friend has CP and had direct payments removed 5 years ago as one of her carers was scratched by her cat and sued for £20,000. It was not her fault! Is this even legal?!!! Before and ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 27 Sep 2024
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice. I have MS and my wife is my carer, she is employed by a Care Agency who pay her for the hours Social Services allocated for my care. I would like to receive ...
Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 15 Nov 2024
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
