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Direct Payments are funds provided by Hammersmith and Fulham Council to eligible individuals requiring social care services. This initiative is designed to empower you with the flexibility, choice, and control to arrange your own care services, ensuring they meet your specific needs and preferences.
Setting Up Your Direct Payment:
Upon referral by your social worker or assessor, our team at AoD is here to guide you through every step of setting up and managing your Direct Payment. Our support includes:
Your care, your choice. We assist in the entire process of hiring a personal assistant, from drafting job descriptions to conducting interviews and managing employment contracts. Our comprehensive support covers:
Navigating Direct Payments:
Whether you’re considering Direct Payments for the first time or seeking deeper insights, our team is ready to answer all your questions. We offer:
Enhancing Skills for You and Your Personal Assistant:
AoD hosts a variety of training sessions aimed at equipping you and your personal assistant with essential skills. From first aid to deaf awareness, our training ensures everyone involved is confident and competent. Upcoming sessions include:
Ongoing Online Training Available:
For a full list of training opportunities and to register, visit our training page
You can also Email: info@aod.org.uk or Call 0207 385 2098.
Join our Peer Support Group to connect with others using Direct Payments in Hammersmith and Fulham. It’s a space to share experiences, address concerns, and gain insights from guest speakers on various topics. Meetings are held both in-person and online, ensuring you can participate regardless of your location.
The group meet regularly at AoD’s offices, Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Attlee Court, London, SW6 7BF. The group send information shared at each meeting to everyone who has signed up. This means that people who can’t attend don’t miss out!
Meetings are accessed in person at our offices or via Zoom. Please contact us for the meeting link, we can also send you some guidance on how to use the platform.
If you are on Facebook, click here to join our Peer Support Facebook Group!
Contact:
T: 0207 385 2098 or 020 3080 0380
Factsheets and Guidance
We’ve developed a range of factsheets in collaboration with our partners, offering valuable information on managing Direct Payments and employment responsibilities.
For more information on Direct Payments or to join our support services and training sessions, please contact us:
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