Direct Payments

Social Services 'Direct Payments' will pay for a carer to look after your child for some time. The carer may be known to you already (e.g. a family member) as long as they live at a different address, or they can help you find a suitable carer. There is a lot of flexibility about how the payments can be used, e.g. to provide your child with stimulation and new experiences, short breaks/respite care, day care placement, assistance to attend an activity e.g. youth club, personal care.

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