Scottish Government

The number of people in receipt of Self-directed Support (Direct Payments) has increased each year from 207 in 2001 when these figures were first collected to 5,049 in the year to 31st March 2012. Over the last year, the number of people in receipt of Direct Payments has increased by 15 per cent from 4,392 in 2011 to 5,049 in 2012.

The value of direct payments has increased each year from £2.1 million in 2001 to £59.4 million in 2012. Over the last year, the value of direct payments increased by 18 per cent, from £50.2 million in 2011 to £59.4 million in 2012.