Barry Ruffell wrote:
> I work for a local authority implementing a Direct Payments Scheme, and I
>am looking for examples of ways in which people with cognitive impairments
>can be provided with suitable assistance to enable them to manage Direct
>Payments to obtain necessary services...
I'd be interested to know how Direct Payments are being
implemented/administered in your area, Barry (and/or others).
I'm particularly interested in hearing how this sort of payment method
impacts on people with an intellectual disability, an acquired brain
injury, or (perhaps) a psychiatric disability. These are the people who are
most likely to have problems with direct payment type funding, I think.
Our government is moving towards brokerage as their preferred funding
model-- and some people here are *very* concerned.
- Ria
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