Further information
CarersLine
0808 808 7777 – open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon and 2 to 4pm.
http://www.carersuk.org/Information
Department of Health
A useful publication called ‘A guide to receiving direct payments from the local council’ (code 310060) can be ordered from the Department of Health publications on 08701 555 455
National Centre for Independent Living
020 7587 1663
www.ncil.org.uk
Mencap
0808 808 1111
www.mencap.org.uk
Age Concern
0800 00 99 66
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Contact a Family
0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk
Counsel & Care
0845 300 7585
www.counselandcare.org.uk
Direct payments factsheet October 2008
This short factsheet gives you the background on direct payments.
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