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“I employ staff of my own choosing, who
are available when I need them most. They follow my wishes and are not bound
to distant, rigid policies to which I have had no input. And they help me
with the areas of life that I see as priorities for me, at that particular
time, rather than being restricted in the tasks that they can do.” By
Pauline Heslop, from Direct Payments For people with mental health support
needs. Extract from: The Advocate May 2001 pages 8 & 9 |
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‘As a result of being on direct
payments I have more confidence, I have had no hospital admissions and I
have a better quality of life. I now have people back for a meal and cook
and bake. I have the motivation and support I need to take part in my own
care.’
From Newbigging, K. and Lowe, J. (2005) Implementing Direct Payments in
Mental Health: New Directions Brighton: Pavilion/JRF |
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“More than anything Direct Payments has
given me choices and has helped no end with social inclusion, … my companion
has introduced me to new friends and I am finding it far easier to socialise
with people, my family have also noticed that my social skills are improving
.all of the time.” C J W, direct payment user, Thurrock |
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“…the Direct Payments Scheme has given
me a life that I could not envisaged five years ago. It CAN work very
effectively with mental health service users, and the assumption that people
could not cope because of their diagnostic label needs challenging.”
By Pauline Heslop, from Direct Payments For people with mental health
support needs Extract from: The Advocate May 2001 pages 8 & 9 |
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