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When a person is assessed as needing support from social
services they can have a Direct Payment. Direct Payments are cash
payments made to individuals so that they can buy their own service
or support. The Kent Card is one of the banking options that can be
used to receive a Direct Payment.
Direct Payments
 Direct Payments means that you can have greater
freedom, flexibility, choice and control over your life. You
will make the decisions about the services and support you
receive.
For more information visit the
Direct Payments
website (this link will open in a new window).
The Kent Direct Payment Scheme website is a site external to
Kent County Council. Any views expressed in these pages are not
necessarily the views of Kent County Council.
The Kent Card
The Kent Card is one of the banking options that can be used for
receiving a Direct Payment.
You can complete a Kent Card application form with your Care
Manager and an account will be set up for you to receive your
Direct Payment. The card is a Visa card that will be loaded with an
agreed amount for you to spend on services/support.
The Kent Care makes direct payments easier to manage, as you do
not have to difficult financial records.
Find out more information about
The Kent Card (this link will open in a new
window).
The Kent Direct Payment Scheme website is a site external to
Kent County Council. Any views expressed in these pages are not
necessarily the views of Kent County
Council. |