How are direct payments useful
<>Direct payments can help carers receive money in their own right to buy support and assistance and continue caring. The people they care for can also receive direct payments to help with their own care needs.
A carer’s direct payment is a one-off payment provided by Slough Borough Council, to buy services or support to help being a carer. The money from direct payments is not considered as income and cannot be taken into account if you are assessed for welfare benefits.
If you have been assessed as needing support to enable you to continue caring for someone, you can choose to arrange this support with a direct payment.