Issue

Direct Payments

1 story · discussed at 6 council meetings · 5 councils

Bexley Council recently received an update on direct payments, which allow individuals to purchase their own care and support services.

Bexley Council's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee received an update on direct payments in June 2026. Direct payments are funds individuals receive from local authorities to purchase their own care and support services, allowing them to manage their social care directly. This update was part of a meeting that also covered progress on tackling obesity and adult social care performance levels.

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