“Choose one key debate or issue that has been investigated in your elective and critically evaluate its implications for social work practice. Adult payments and Community Care: Direct Payments and Disabled People.”

Direct Payment come in the form of money, which is paid by local councils to those who qualify, and is provided instead of services. Easter (2003, p.89) states that there are rules about who can receive direct payments. Firstly they can only be offered to those living either at their own home or in sheltered accommodation. They must be over 18 and be willing to accept and manage a direct payment….(short extract)