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Getting started with a direct payment can be a confusing process for anyone, but we’re is here to support you every step of the way! Everything is personalised and person-centred support so you can get the best results for you. Our staff have been leading experts in the field for over 15 years so you can always guarantee professional and experienced guidance.
A Direct Payment is funding provided by a local authority or NHS so that an individual can arrange their own care and support. Instead of care being arranged directly by the council, the person receiving support:
Blue Sky Brokers and The Disability Syndicate offer a range of services to support individuals with Direct Payments.
Support provided by our specialist team.
Find like-minded people through our sessions
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
Free training funded by Skills for Care
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Email: homecarecharging@derby.gov.uk
Telephone: 01332 640773
Support provided by our specialist team.
Find like-minded people through our sessions
Use your budget to employ a Personal Assistant!
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
Free training funded by Skills for Care
A recognised & verified ID card that doubles as a discounts and perks card! With in-app wellbeing & peer support.
ONLY £5 and can be purchased through Direct Payment funds.
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Support provided by our specialist team.
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
Use your budget to employ a Personal Assistant!
Find like-minded people through our sessions
Free training funded by Skills for Care
Email: salford.socialservices@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 206 0604
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Support provided by our specialist team.
Find like-minded people through our sessions
Use your budget to employ a Personal Assistant!
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
Free training funded by Skills for Care
A recognised & verified ID card that doubles as a discounts and perks card! With in-app wellbeing & peer support.
ONLY £5 and can be purchased through Direct Payment funds.
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Support provided by our specialist team.
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Use your budget to employ a Personal Assistant!
Find like-minded people through our sessions
Free training funded by Skills for Care
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
DD Payroll deliver:
Support provided by our specialist team.
Get information from the source through our tailored webinars
Use your budget to employ a Personal Assistant!
Find like-minded people through our sessions
Free training funded by Skills for Care
One stop shop for Direct Payment employers & PA’s
DD Payroll deliver:
Email: adult.early.intervention@bromley.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8461 7777
As an employer, you need Public Liability Insurance to protect yourself, your home and your employees. Public Liability insurance can be called ‘Employer Insurance’ ‘Home Employment Insurance’ etc.
As an employee, you can cover yourself further with Employed Carer Insurance. Self-Employed Carers must have further Insurance to cover themselves and their business.
The Employer Information Hub is a dedicated space for personal budget and direct payments employers to access resources, handbooks, videos, guides, and FAQs—all in one place. It’s designed to help employers feel more confident and informed about their responsibilities.
Yes – the direct payment arrangement means you are the legal employer of your PA or carer. The support service assists you with employer responsibilities (such as tax, NI, pension, insurance) but does not replace your role as employer.
Many personal assistants do not need formal care qualifications unless your support plan or specific tasks require them.
Recruitment support may help you target the right candidates, but the availability of specialist PAs will depend on your area.
Some support services work with both social-care and NHS continuing-healthcare budgets, but this would need direct confirmation.
Our card is a fully vetted and verified ID for carers both paid and unpaid. If you are a direct payment employer or PA you can finally get recognised for the hardwork you do on the daily!
Simply head to our website, click apply now and follow the steps! Select exactly what information you want to show and we will send the card out to you.
