how to go about getting direct payments;
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:15 am
by Marion28
I just wondered if direct payments could be used to cover the cost of Rory's football club which he goes to weekly and is £22.50 for 5 sessions, as Rory is now on DLA middle care rate and lower mobility rate....how do I go about this????
Marion, I'm not really sure
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:46 pm
by marie66
Marion, I'm not really sure if they would cover this, it's totally dependent on where you live and how your local council iterpretate things!
I know some councils namely Edinburgh City who covered loads of stuff - laundry equipment and social stuff but here it was a no go, they would only support direct care and respite.
Speak to the social worker and give it a go, try the 'it would give me respite' tack!
It's got to be worth a shot!
marie x
Thanks will do x
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 9:10 am
by Marion28
Thanks will do x