Care Act - Direct Payments - Online/E-Learning

Who is this course for?

The local authority must inform the person which, if any, of their needs may be met by a direct payment and provide appropriate information and advice on how to use and manage direct payments.

Learning Outcomes

The importance of providing relevant and timely information and advice

The role of the nominated person and the authorised person

The four conditions when a person has capacity

The five conditions when a person lacks capacity

Administering, monitoring, reviewing and discontinuing direct payments

Payments, on-costs, contingencies and employment costs

Safeguarding through direct payments

Paying family members Short-term and long-term care in a care home

Becoming an employer

Direct payments for local authority services

Direct payments in the form of pre-payment cards

Benefits of Online/E-Learning

• Flexible learning at your convenience
• Course can started any time/date you wish
• No deadlines
• Cost effective
• Fast easy access
• Certificate given on completion of course

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