The History Of Disabled People In UK Since 1945, Policy And Practice Influencing Current Policy, Practice And Interventions In Relation To Direct Payments

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Acknowledgement

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Table of Contents

Introduction1

Direct Payment1

History of Social Services to Disabled People in UK1

Early Forms of Social Service Payment & Eligibility Criteria2

Community Care Act4

Extending Direct Payments5

The Independent Living Movement (ILM)6

Self-Help8

Strengths of Direct Payments9

Weaknesses of Direct Payments10

Conclusion10

Solutions11

References14

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of Direct Payment in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Direct Payment and its relation with disabled people. The research also talks about the history of social care services and tries to gauge its effect on disabled people. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for success of direct payment and tries to describe the overall effect of Direct Payment on disabled people.

Abstract

In this study, we try to explore the concept of Direct Payment in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on Direct Payment and its relation with disabled people. The research also talks about the history of social care services and tries to gauge its effect on disabled people. Finally, the research describes various factors, which are responsible for success of direct payment and tries to describe the overall effect of Direct Payment on disabled people.

Introduction

Domestic work is contracted by private citizens using money earned by them. In contrast, direct payments scheme is a specific measure which results from lobbying efforts by the disabled people to change the national government policy. By using this policy they can avail social care benefits. The direct payment policy is designed in such a way that it provides alternatives to other forms of social service with the intention of offering greater control and choice to people receiving social care payments.

Direct Payment

Direct payments are those cash payments that are made in place of the provision for social services to individuals who are eligible for welfare services. These payments can only be received by such individuals who themselves want to receive this type of payment instead of the service arranged for them by the Social Services Department. Furthermore, the payments will only be made if the Council thinks that the claimants can manage the funds with or without assistance. The eligibility criteria for receiving the payment are physically disability, in need of help because of illness or old age, or mental health problem. The person who applies for Social Service benefits will have an assessment by the Social Services Department to ensure check if the person is genuinely in need and is eligible to receive direct payment. (Bunch 2004, Pp 61-76)

History of Social Services to Disabled People in UK

The law of poor was at last abolished in the year 1948 as the public services started to expand after the Second ...