Yes – you may have to pay a contribution.  This will depend on the financial assessment mentioned above.  If you were assessed as needing to pay toward the cost of the service, you would pay the same as if the Department provided the service in the usual way.  Direct payments will not cost you more.

Direct payments are paid into your separate bank account.  The money does not affect your entitlement to any benefits such as Disability Living Allowance – care or mobility components, Attendance Allowance, Income Support.

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