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Ways to use my son's Direct Payments

TeamBran
TeamBran Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited May 29 in Benefits and financial support
My son's Direct payments have so far been used for after school clubs and Carer support days out over the school holidays. After a recent re-assessment I'm trying to understand if I can use these Direct Payments for a cleaner to manage my son's washing/bedding/bathroom/games-physio room or for us to go on an accessible holiday as a family together? I'm disheartened by letting someone else take him on fun trips whilst I have to work or stay home to take care of managing his special diet food prep/prescriptions/laundry. I want to be the one enjoy our wonderful little boy!
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,590 Disability Gamechanger
    You will need to speak to your local Authority regarding this because usually you're only supposed to use the money for what it states in his care plan.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • TeamBran
    TeamBran Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    The decision for his recent hours are quoted as "
    1. need for child to have social opportunities
    2. need for parent(s) to have a short break
    3. need for siblings/young carers to have a break
    4. need for practical assistance in the home
    5. other
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,590 Disability Gamechanger
    In my opinion 2 & 3 doesn't mean you can spend on the money on a family holiday. The carers support for days out is likely in place to give you and his siblings a break from your son.

    You will need to speak to your LA.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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