Adult Direct Payments Winter Update

Shropshire Council sent this bulletin at 10-11-2022 03:02 PM GMT

Adult Direct Payments Winter Update

Free online training for employed Personal Assistants

We have purchased some online training with Careskills Academy for employed PAs in Shropshire.
There are numerous courses such as first aid, medication, personal care, boundaries, autism, care certificate and much more. You can contact us at PA.noticeboard@shropshire.gov.uk with your PAs details and we can enrol them. You and your PA can decide which training they require for their development.

Free online training for employers

Check out your home employment policy providers, as some provide free online training for employers as well as your PAs.

We are aware that both Mark Bates and FISH insurance offer this service.

Reviewing the Direct Payment policy and agreements

We need to review our DP Policy and DP agreement with those who have experience of having a direct payment.

If you are interested in getting involved we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at: direct.payments@shropshire.gov.uk

Cost of living

If you or someone you know is worried about money or is struggling right now, you are not alone. There may be simple steps you can take to cut costs or maximise your income.

If you are getting into debt or your mental health is suffering, do not wait to get help. Help is available online at shropshire.gov.uk/cost-of-living-help or the Cost of Living helpline is 0345 678 9012 – select option 1.

Face of Direct Payments

Shropshire Council will soon be promoting Direct Payments with the launch of ‘The Face of Direct Payments'.

We have been interviewing and recording those that came forward for their 5 minutes of fame.

Watch this space/face!

Direct Payment Team

Welcome to Stella Martin, the new Manager for Professional Development and Direct Payments and Andrea Allen, the new Direct Payment Lead, who join Chris Roberts and Tammie Doyle, the other Direct Payment Leads.

We know its early, but we want to wish you all....

Season’s Greetings!

Get in touch

If you have any comments or suggestions, please get in touch with us at direct.payments@shropshire.gov.uk or visit the website at https://shropshire.gov.uk/direct-payments-in-adult-social-care/

For all our latest updates go to our news webpage, and for general information on direct payments go to our homepage.

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