Home Education Equipment Family support Health & therapies Money & legal Jargon buster About us Share Section: Money and legal Subsection: Benefits How to apply for direct payments Choose and buy the services you need If you or someone you care for gets help from social services, you can apply for direct payments. These let you choose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from your council. A link to the government website regarding Direct Payments can be found at here. Home Care Direct can also provide assistance regarding direct payments and personal budgets for people living in Portsmouth. For further information please click here. Related subsections Family Support - Need a break?, Family Support - Services from West Berkshire, Money and legal Matters - Who else can help