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Direct payments easy read

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Direct payments are a way for you to arrange your own adult social care support.

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You can choose and buy the services you need yourself, instead of getting them from the council.

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Find out more about direct payments in Surrey and if you can use them.

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Surrey Independent Living Charity (SILC) can give you independent advice on:

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  • managing direct payments
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  • employing personal assistants
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  • arranging support and services
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You can find out more in the Managing your own personal budget easy read (PDF).

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