Hello! My name is Susan Lavender and I live in Leicestershire in the UK. I use a direct payment to pay for the care and support I need.
A direct payment is money from Social Care Services to buy in the care you need. You can use your money to pay an agency to provide your care, or you can employ your own staff.

Having control of my own money and the freedom to choose what to do has REALLY changed my life beyond recognition.

My website will help you to understand the benefits of direct payments: