We know that starting out with a Direct Payment and becoming an employer of your own support staff can seem daunting. So we have made free-to-use resources to support you to be a confident and professional employer of Personal Assistants.
Please refer to the below sections, to find out more. The resources are structured so that you can read guidance to explain what you need to know, then apply this by using the templates.
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Find out how managing your own personal budget through a Direct Payment can support your independence.Read more
Read information in Easy Read about money you can receive to pay for your care and support.Read more
Large print versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.Read more
Audio versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.Read more
We have collated free resources that are useful to Personal Assistants. If you have any to share let us know!Read more