What can direct payments be used for?

Once you have been assessed, you can use a direct payment to:

• Arrange services and equipment to meet your care and support needs.  
• Arrange for your care to be provided by an agency or employ someone directly.

 You may not use direct debit payments for:

• Permanent residential accommodation
• Paying a spouse, partner, or close relative living in the same household for the care they provide - unless that person is specifically hired to be a live-in employee. This may differ in exceptional circumstances, which will be agreed between you and the council.