Easy read guides to Direct Payments

You can read about different kinds of Direct Payments by clicking on the words below:

Money from the council: Read the Easy Read Guide to Direct Payments
Money from NHS: Read the Easy Read Guide to Personal Health Budgets
Money from the council: Read the Easy Read Guide to Individual Service Funds
Money for education and health: Read the Easy Read Guide to Educational & Health Care Plans

Latest

Personal Assistant DP5427

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Shoreham by Sea Hourly rate:£9.00 per hour Reference: DP5427 Hours/shifts: 8am – 1pm Days and shifts to be discussed I am a 40 year man, looking for a personal assistant to help me with my morning routine.
Female* Personal Assistant-VC4848

Job Title: Female* Personal Assistant Location: Littlehampton Hourly rate: £9.00 per hour Reference: VC4848 Hours/shifts: Monday-Sunday with every other weekend off 2 hours per day, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm although some flexibility is required These shifts can be worked by one PA or as part of a Job Share – as agreed at interview
Personal Assistant VC5920

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Bognor and surrounding community Hourly rate: £9.00 Reference: VC5920 Hours/shifts: Saturdays: 6-8 hours during day + an additional 20-30 flexible hours per month after School, in the evening and at weekends as mutually agreed I am a 14 year old girl with learning difficulties, autism and anxiety. I require a patient, caring and fun-loving PA to support me socially.
PA/ support assistant DP5504

Job Title: PA/support assistant Location: Horsham/Crawley Hourly rate: £9.20 Reference: DP5504 Hours/shifts: 2-3 hours per week plus ad hoc hours 1) I’m looking for PA support for my 14 year old boy who has autism, learning difficulties and global development delay. 2) I’m looking for PA support for my 9 year old boy who has developed delay, moderated learning difficulties, social communication difficulties and adhd.

Pre-paid cards cards explained
Payroll Plus - to help manage your Direct Payment & employ Personal Assistants

Payroll Plus provides individuals in receipt of Direct Payments a suite of support to employ and manage Personal Assistants.
Disability Related Expenses explained
Money resources

This money page is a hub for information about managing your own budget and navigating through the current benefits system.
Resources for Personal Assistants

We have collated free resources that are useful to Personal Assistants. If you have any to share let us know!
Individual Service Funds explained
Educational & Health Care Plans explained
Personal Health Budgets explained
Personal Budgets from a local authority explained
Audio Direct Payment resources

Audio versions of guidance, templates and step-by-step guides on managing your own budget and employing support staff.