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Direct payments
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Name of service: |
Direct Payments |
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Service Offered:
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- Money is given in place of arranging community care services, to provide a more flexible approach to service delivery.
- An assessment is carried out to determine whether the criteria for direct payments is met and the level of support that will be required.
- Money must be used to arrange services that meet assessed community care needs - it is not an extra income.
- Monies paid does not affect benefits as it is not seen as an extra income.
- Spending is monitored and a separate bank account is required for direct payment funds.
- Promotes choice and control -service user decides how their needs will be met, by whom and at what time.
- Support is provided throughout the process - Penderels Trust provides independent advice and support to direct payment users within North Lincolnshire.
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Who is service for: |
- Adults over 18 years old.
- Disabled persons over 16 years old.
- Carers who have an assessed need, to assist them to continue in their role.
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Geographical area: |
North Lincolnshire Residents |
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How to refer: |
- Referral for assessment to be made via the Single Access Point, telephone 08451 303862.
- If you are already in receipt of a care package via North Lincolnshire Council, then contact your care manager for advice and guidance.
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Access: |
Appointment will need to be made for assessment and/or explanation of the process. |
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Opening Times: |
8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am to 4:30pm Friday |
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Address: |
Adult Social Care Services, Brumby Resource Centre, East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire |
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Post code:
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DN16 1QQ |
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Telephone number: |
08451 303862 |
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Fax number: |
01724 298056 |
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Last updated: |
June 2006
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