Direct Payments - Vale of Glamorgan - Family support services

What we do

Direct Payments (DPs) is an alternative way of receiving a service from the Vale of Glamorgan Council Social Services. DPs give the service user more choice, control and flexibility over their care package, as they are able to decide when, where and by whom their care needs are met. DPs enable people to buy their own community care or support services e.g. assistance with personal care, assistance to access leisure activities in the community, respite for carers. Many people choose to employ a Personal Assistant to help them meet their needs, although this is not the only way they can be used. The amount received by the service user is based on their assessment of need and paid on an hourly rate for weekdays and weekends. We have a support organisation who are able to support people to manage their payments as well as offering advice on matters such as employment law, budgeting, assistance with recruiting PAs and other general employment issues.

Who do we support

A Direct Payment can be paid to the following groups of people, following an assessment of need by a case manager:
• People with a Physical Impairment
• People with a Sensory Impairment
• People with a Learning Disability
• Older People
• People with Mental Ill Health
• People with parental responsibility for a disabled child
• Children with a Disability aged 16 or 17 years old
• Carers (Including Young Carers aged 16 or 17 years old)
• A “Suitable Person” on behalf of a person lacking capacity

Is there a charge to use this service?

Depends - Adults will have a financial assessment carried out to determine whether they are required to contribute towards their Direct Payments package.

Can anyone use this service?

If you do not have a social worker, you should contact: Contact OneVale Tel: 01446 700111 They will arrange for an assessment to take place. An assessment must take place before Direct Payments can be paid.

Service details for this family support services

Language: Bilingual

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? No

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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Last updated: 26/04/2024