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| Direct payments for older people in Wales survey | | Author(s) | Jackie Dix |
| Corporate Author | Age Concern Cymru |
| Journal title | Generations Review, vol 13, no 1, January 2003 |
| Pages | pp 26-27 |
| Keywords | Social security benefits ; Social Services Departments ; Social surveys ; Wales. |
| Annotation | Since June 2000, social services departments (SSDs) in Wales have had the discretionary power to offer direct payments to people aged 65+ who are in need of care services. This short article reports results of a survey of all Welsh local authorities by Age Concern Cymru to ascertain how many are offering direct payments and the extent to which older people are choosing the option of direct payments. 14 of the 22 authorities are providing direct payments, with another about to launch a scheme. The author notes that while direct payments offer an additional choice to older people allowing them more control over their care, such schemes need to be actively promoted by local authorities. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-030416003 A |
| Classmark | JH: PF: 3F: 9 |
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