Direct payments are cash payments made to you and / or the person you care for, to enable you to purchase the assistance or services we would otherwise provide. The vast majority of people getting social services from the council have a right to direct payments. Direct payments are an important way of ensuring more people can continue to live independently in their own homes. Giving you money instead of services will give you greater control over your life, because you make the decisions about how your care is provided.

For more information on Direct Payments please visit the Sandwell Council website by using the link below.

Sandwell MBC - Direct Payments