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Organising and supporting direct payments
 — case study for the Housing Learning and Improvement Network
Corporate AuthorHousing Learning and Improvement Network - Housing LIN, Change Agent Team
Journal titleHousing, Care and Support, vol 8, no 4, December 2005
Pagespp 28-33
SourceWebsite: http://www.pavpub.com
KeywordsCommunity care ; Social security benefits ; Case studies ; Hampshire.
AnnotationSocial services in Hampshire pioneered a forerunner of direct payments in the 1980s, known as the Self-Operated Care Scheme. That scheme was set up in response to plans drawn up by a group of residents who wanted to move out of a care home, to increase housing opportunities for themselves and for other disabled people. This case study describes how the scheme has developed since the formal introduction of direct payments under the Community Care (Direct Payments) Act 1996. The scheme is managed by the County Council in partnership with users of direct payments, carers, and two voluntary sector support agencies: Southampton Centre for Independent Living, and Carers Together. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-060112210 A
ClassmarkPA: JH: 69P: 8H

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