1. Direct Payments Presented by: Skillnet Group Direct Payments Team.

2. What is a Direct Payment? Money you can get to pay for support Money you control

3. What does a Direct Payment mean? A Direct Payment means: It is your choice Who, what, where and when You have your support.

4. Where do Direct Payments come from? Without a Direct Payment this is what happens:

5. Where do Direct Payments come from? With a Direct Payment this is what happens:

6. What can I use a Direct Payment for? Support to: Learn how to pay bills and understand money Learn new skills – at college and other places. Learn how to travel independently Learn how to live independently Go on short breaks/respite Find a job and support at work. I can have support on my own or as part of a group and it can be where I choose.

7. What can I not use a Direct Payment for? Paying bills Buying clothes To pay rent or buy a house Going to the pub In – House services from Kent County Council

8. What things would you like support with?

9. How do I get a Direct Payment? 1. Talk to a supporter or a member of the Direct Payments Team 2. Write a list of things you want support with and how long you want support for 3. Inform your Care Manager by e-mail, letter or phone call

10. How do I get a Direct Payment? 4. Your Care Manager will do an assessment 5. If your Care Manager says YES, you need to open a bank account in your name 6. You need to sign a form with your Care Manager and the money will go into your bank.

11. Now I have a Direct Payment what do I do? You can now have the support you want! You need to keep a record of how much goes into your bank account and how much you spend on support. You can have support with this if you want.

12. Where can I get more information from if I need it? You can talk to the Skillnet Group Direct Payments Team. You can talk to your Care Manager. Kent Direct Payments Support Scheme.

13. Important Contact Details for Direct Payments Skillnet Group Direct Payments Team: Email: directpayments@skillnetgroup.co.uk Mobile: 07921 470035 Adult Services, Dover: Telephone: 01304 828555 Or e-mail your Care Manager Everyone has the same address. Just change the name: jane.smith@kent.gov.uk Kent Direct Payment Support Scheme: Telephone: 0845 3650210 Email: www.kentdp.co.uk

14. Thanks for listening. Has anyone got any questions?