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Direct Payment
I was told today that I am unable to get direct payments as I receive ESA and DLA. Is this correct information. Scope should have someone employed in their organisation to support people with cerebral palsy and know exactly what benefits/direct payments are available. Also, have an advocacy service to voice people who have to fight for support in their lives. Scope was brilliant in the past supporting people who have cerebral palsy in my area. I used to have a welfare officer that visited me in my home and she would work with me to find solutions.
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Here is some information from Scope about direct payments.
These may also be useful:
- Eligibility for social care
- Needs assessment process
- Re-assessments and reviews
Scope still provides support for people with Cerebral Palsy. We have @Richard_Scope on the community who is the Cerebral Palsy specialist.There is still an emphasis of CP in our online advice and support which can be found here: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/cerebral-palsy/
If there is anything else I can do to help then please do let me know
Scope
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Good to meet you. ESA and DLA should not affect you receiving direct payments for your care. Who informed you that this was the case? Have you had a recent needs assessment?
I am here alongside my colleagues to support you. We also have a free helpline (0808 800 3333) that you can call if you would like to speak to somebody over the telephone.
Specialist Information Officer - Cerebral Palsy
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