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Exceptions to the rule
- Author:
- ELKINGTON Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(4), June 1996, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The author, Policy and Information Officer, at the Carers National Association, looks at the Community Care (Direct Payments) Bill.
Independence pays: a cost and resource analysis of direct payments in two local authorities
- Authors:
- STAINTON Tim, BOYCE Steve, PHILLIPS Ceri J.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 24(2), March 2009, pp.161-172.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Although there is an increasing amount of literature on direct payments (DP), to date there have been few studies which have examined in any detail the costs and resources associated with them. This paper presents findings from a two year study conducted in two Welsh local authorities that jointly fund an Independent Living Support (ILS) scheme. The main study was not designed to provide definitive cost comparisons with conventional services, however, cost and resource implications of DP were considered and an analysis to determine comparative costs between DP and traditional services was undertaken. The study notes the difficulty in identifying the true cost of DP and reasonable comparators with traditional services. A set of four case studies are presented comparing actual costs of DP and in-house and independent sector services in the two local authorities studied. The comparison of costs and resources, which did not include significant costs for traditional local authority services but included the cost of the DP support scheme, found that DP was cheaper than traditional in-house service provision and relatively cost neutral when compared with independent sector provision. User satisfaction, however, was significantly greater with DP than traditional service delivery methods. The paper also examines factors which can potentially influence the cost of DP. The study suggests that DP represent a substantial improvement over traditional arrangements from a cost-benefit perspective. There is strong evidence to suggest that greater 'opportunity cost' savings can be anticipated when DP schemes become more fully integrated into policy, practice and procedures.
A review of the impact of direct payments on independent living for disabled people and the implications for future social work practice
- Author:
- PERKINS Joanne
- Publisher:
- University of Warwick; Social Care Association
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 56p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
Literature review and evaluation of impact of direct payments on independent living for disabled people. Direct payments can be used in a number of ways, but only for meeting the needs assessed for. The report looks at the benefits and limitations of this policy. Also summary of legal and practice issues.
Disabled Parents Network information briefings: no. 6 direct payments and disabled parents
- Author:
- DISABLED PARENTS NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Disabled Parents Network
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Direct payments are cash alternatives to services that service users can use to meet assessed needs in the way that theyt choose. This booklet shows how they work and why disabled parents find them useful. The briefing also talks about using personal assistants to support parenting.
Money talks, but what does it say?: direct payments and the commodification of care
- Author:
- LEECE Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 16(3), September 2004, pp.211-221.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The development of direct payments has been greatly influenced by the combined pressure of governments' determination to create a mixed economy in social care and action from the disability movement in its quest for independent living and social justice. The extent to which the ideals of these perspectives have been realised by the reality of direct payments is unclear. One outcome of the shift to a market economy is that social care provision is treated progressively as a commodity to be bought and sold. Charts the background to cash payments, explores the issues and considers what the future may hold.
Financial provision and direct payments 2001
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of this release is to present national figures on Scottish local authority financial provision and direct payments.
Changing direction: direct payments and disabled children
- Author:
- LEECE Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Representing Children, 14(4), 2002, pp.215-225.
- Publisher:
- National Youth Advocacy Service
The Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000 extended the powers of local authorities to make direct payments to the parents of disabled children and to disabled young people aged 16-17 years themselves. This article looks at the background to direct payments and discusses the disadvantages, advantages and potential to improve the lives of disabled young people and their parents. Also explores some important issues as local authorities expand their schemes. Data from a pilot project in Staffordshire Social Services is also used to inform the debate.
On being the boss
- Author:
- STEVENS Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 15(2), 2001, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author argues that there are significant benefits in employing personal assistants and that the direct payments system is the way ahead. However, highlights some of the problems in being the boss.
A direct route for cash
- Author:
- GLASBY Jon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.1.01, 2001, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author explains how direct payments work, and points out the benefits and pitfalls of a system that is aimed at allowing service users to gain more control over the care they receive.
The rough guide to managing personal assistants
- Author:
- VASEY Sian
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Independent Living
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 136p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide, aimed at disabled people, to managing direct payments and personal assistants. Includes chapters on: recruiting a personal assistant; managing the relationship; personal assistants and social life; guarding against dishonesty; and personal assistants and work.