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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.
Money matters: an evaluation of the direct payment pilot project for parents of disabled children in Staffordshire
- Authors:
- LEECE Janet, BABB Caroline, LEECE David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(1), February 2003, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Presents the findings from an evaluation project. The study used an evidence-based case comparison method to compare a small sample of parents accessing direct payments from those using services arranged or provided by social services. The study found that parents accessing direct payments did not report any greater benefits than those using traditional services. Looks at some of the possible reasons for this, and puts forward suggestions for other authorities setting up similar schemes.