What will the council pay direct payments for?

Find out what your council is responsible for when it comes to direct payments – the system that give you more control.

Your local council will pay for social care services that charge weekly or monthly fees that fall within the council’s budget.

If you want to use a care service that charges more, you can do this as long as you, a relative or friend can pay a ‘top-up’ that covers the extra cost.

However, if your health or personal circumstances mean you need to use a more expensive care service, the council should not expect you to pay a top-up.