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Disability Alliance Sunderland

‘Go Direct’

Direct payments have been one of the ways in which a disabled person could take some control of the independence of their lives. For that reason the Disability Alliance Sunderland (DAS) has always been in support of the scheme. Working in partnership with similarly convinced organisations in the city, with Age UK (was Age Concern) as the lead organisation, we helped form a consortium that offered reliable help, guidance and support for all those people who wanted to become part of the Direct Payments Scheme. This organisation is aptly named ‘Go Direct’.

How Go Direct can help

Go Direct can offer advice, information and practical support on all aspects of Direct Payments including:

Helping you to understand Direct Payments
Supporting you through the process of Direct Payments
Assisting you to recruit Personal Assistants Including:
    Job Descriptions
Advertising for staff
Interviews
Contracts
Health and Safety
 
Supporting you to manage your staff and deal with any issues
Supporting you to identity staff training needs and relevant training
Answering your questions
Signposting you to other services

For more information about Direct Payments or for help with managing your Direct Payment contact Go Direct on:
Tel:  (0191) 5141131
Fax: (0191) 567 0378

E-mail: directpayments@acsunderland.org.uk
Also contact Disability Alliance Sunderland on Tel: 0191 5662154. Email: enquiries@dasunderland.com

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