• Adult Social Care

    Direct Payments

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    Course overview



    Eligibility: This course is open to South Gloucestershire Council adult social care managers and practitioners only.

    This half-day session is designed for adult social care practitioners and managers, focusing on Direct Payments (DPs) as defined under the Care Act 2014. We will explore the benefits of DPs for adults, carers, professionals, and the Local Authority, as well as the associated challenges.

    A number of guest speakers will share their expertise with delegates:

    • A Direct Payments recipient will share their lived experience, highlighting how it has enabled them to lead a meaningful life.
    • Steffan Lewis from the South Gloucestershire Council DPs monitoring team will provide an overview of the process for setting up a DP in South Gloucestershire and will be available to answer questions.
    • A representative from a support provider will discuss how they can offer bespoke support to individuals considering or receiving a DP.
    • The session will also feature a short video from one of your social work colleagues, who will share her experience of how DPs are integral to effective, person-centred practice.

    This session will be participative and responsive to the learning needs of the group, ensuring an engaging and informative experience for all attendees.

    Learning outcomes

    By completing this course, you will be able to:

    • Explain how Direct Payments align with the principles and requirements of the Care Act 2014, supporting personalisation and wellbeing outcomes.
    • Describe what Direct Payments are and how they work in South Gloucestershire.
    • Identify support available for Direct Payment recipients.
    • Outline the benefits of Direct Payments for various stakeholders.
    • Explain the responsibilities associated with managing a direct payment.
    • Describe the process for setting up a Direct Payment in South Gloucestershire.
    • Confidently promote Direct Payments to potential recipients.
    • Add learning outcome.
    • Identify actions to encourage the increased use of Direct Payments.

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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    Course activities to complete

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