Disability Charity wins Salford contract to improve Independent Living for Disabled People.

Blue Sky Brokers, a trading division of Disability Direct has recently won a contract with Salford, Greater Manchester.

The Salford contract will offer advice, information and expertise across the Direct Payments system allowing individuals, wishing to independently navigate their care, to receive the right support at the right time encouraging informed choice. The contract will also provide a new Personal Assistant Register assisting individuals to recruit Personal Assistants independently, as well as supporting the employment and retention of Personal Assistants in Salford and Greater Manchester. 

Blue Sky Brokers are pioneers in the world of information and advice around Direct Payments and have been operating for over 15 years. With a focus on providing person centred support to individuals, to enable them to live independently in their own home.

“We are deeply honoured to have been selected for this crucial project. Winning this tender is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in providing compassionate and effective support services in the social care sector.” Says Raj Johal, Director of Blue Sky Brokers. “Our mission has always been to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive and live independently in their own homes. We look forward to working closely with Salford City Council to ensure a seamless and efficient implementation.”

All Blue Sky Brokers profits made go to Disability Direct. Disability Direct has been supporting Disabled people for 30+ years. With services ranging from Welfare Rights, Hospital Discharge Service and Community Support to name a few.

“The council is looking forward to working with Blue Sky Brokers and Disability Direct over an initial 3 years, with the potential of 3 x 12 months extensions, increasing to six years, to develop the Salford direct payments offer for people wishing to independently navigate their own care. The service will provide an important role in the system enabling more people to experience true choice and control over their care arrangements. I am particularly excited to see the developments of joint working including the views of individuals with lived experience being used to drive change” says Councillor John Merry, Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health at Salford City Council.

The contract is currently in the co-production stage and will commence on 3^rd February 2025.