Direct Payments What you need to know
Welcome to our website for people who use, or are thinking of using Direct Payments as well as staff and organisations interested in learning more about Direct Payments in Hampshire
Direct Payments is money paid directly to you by Hampshire County Council so you can employ staff, arrange services or buy equipment for yourself, to meet your eligible social care needs.
To receive Direct Payments you must be willing and able to manage them.
If you are unsure whether direct payments are the best option for you, or someone you care for, contact our independent Direct Payments Support Service they will be able to help you decide.
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- Direct Payments Support Service - for Direct Payments users
- Advise sheets and toolkits - to help you employ staff and manage your Direct Payments
- Direct Payment forms
- Useful organisations and groups - find information and support to help you meet your individual needs
- Jargon buster - to help with any confusing terms or words
Publications
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Adult Services What you need to know
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What you need to know 493kb in easy read format
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Adult Services Most frequently asked questions 122kb
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Most frequently asked questions 2mb in easy read format
- Other relevant Department of Health publications