You only have to agree or ‘consent’ to getting a direct payment and a friend, carer or parent can do all the arrangements.  After this, you can get as much help from other people, family and friends as needed.  Organisations such as Lothian Centre for Integrated Living can help with looking after the financial side of things, for example, wages, tax etc.  The cost of this help is included in the amount of direct payment you receive.

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