 |
 |
| Publications |
| Home | Press | Publications | What We Do | Who We Are | Search | Site Map | Contacts | Links | ||||
|
|
|||
| > Publications > A to Z |
Enclosure to Circular No: SWSG3/97
This document is also available in pdf format (135k)
Covering Letter
POLICY GUIDANCE
Purpose
Context policy aims and objectives
Scope of the Act
Consultation and information
Assessment for direct payments
Consent
Carers' assessments
Deciding how direct payments are to be used
Cost effectiveness
Calculating the amount of a direct payment
"Charging" for direct payments
Monitoring and reviews
When difficulties arise
When to seek repayment
Discontinuing direct payments
Complaints procedure
Resources
PRACTICE GUIDANCE
Introduction
Scope of the Act
Who is eligible for direct payments?
Information about direct payments
Assessment for direct payments
Involving the user
Helping the user decide
Assessing the user's ability to manage
Deciding how direct payments are to be used
Calculating the amount of a direct payment
"Charging" for direct payments
Consent
Making payments
Support services
Monitoring and reviews
When difficulties arise
Discontinuing direct payments
Monitoring direct payments as a whole
Annex checklist for care plan
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Scottish Office
Social Work Services Group
March 1997
The information contained on this WWW site is Crown Copyright but may be reproduced without formal permission or charge for personal or in-house use. Privacy and Content Disclaimer.
For general enquiries about this web site email ceu@scotland.gov.uk or fill out our online questionnaire.
