Home Education Equipment Family support Health & therapies Money & legal Jargon buster About us Share Direct payments What are Direct Payments and how can you use them If you have been assessed by social services as needing a particular service, Direct payments can allow you to receive money to pay directly for those services. The idea behind direct payments is to give you more control over the way care needs are met. You should speak to your social worker or care manager to find out more about Direct Payments. Useful information No Articles Related information Personal Health Budgets Learning Difficulty Assessments (LDA) Related resources Carers Assessments Social Care Assessments