Direct payments policy and extra support

Our direct payments policy, and where to get information, advice and practical support.

Haringey Council direct payments policy

For more details on direct payments, view the full policy below:

Direct payments policy (pdf, 45 page(s), 379.97 KB)

For additional help and support

Direct payment support team

The team can provide you with information, advice and practical support to help you arrange your own care services - they will:

  • ensure you are using the direct payment to make the necessary care arrangements to meet your eligible needs at each stage of review
  • provide information, advice and support if you require more help to manage a direct payment
  • Continue to review the appropriateness of a direct payment and assess the risks involved. For example, if needs change, or if you are unable or unwilling to continue to manage the payment. If appropriate they will formally notify you of a suspension or cessation of the arrangement
  • support you to close the direct payment account, and the associated arrangements should the direct payment need to end
  • arrange care and support directly if you do not wish to continue to receive direct payments, or if the direct payment is suspended or terminated
  • support you if you choose to employ your own care and support

Direct payment factsheets

Disability Action Haringey

You can also contact Disability Action Haringey (DAH) who can give you support and advice around managing your direct payment, and access to support from peer mentors both individually and through peer support groups.

DAH can also provide support and signposting on a range of issues that affect Deaf and disabled people.

  • Disability Action Haringey
    The Winkfield Resource Centre
    33 Winkfield Road
    Wood Green
    London N22 5RP
  • Phone: 020 3355 0071
  • Email: info@d-a-h.org

 

Contact the direct payment support team

Phone
020 8489 8456
Contact online
Extra support available
Email
PersonalBudgetSupport@haringey.gov.uk