Developments in direct payments

From a campaigning concept in the 1970s, direct payments - the substitution of cash for services - have become a key part of UK government social care provision. This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different groups. With contributions from leading campaigners, academics, practitioners, direct payment users and personal assistants this book: - provides an overview of the history of direct payments - presents findings from key research into direct payments an disabled people, older people, carers, people with mental health problems, people with learning difficulties and disabled children - discusses the implementation and development of direct payments provison = compares developments in the UK with those in North Americ