How do I manage my Direct Payment?

How do I manage my Direct Payment?
Listen If you need help to manage your Direct Payment, ask. You do not have to manage the money yourself, but you must control how it is used.
You must have a bank account for the Direct Payment.
You must keep careful records of how you use the money. You are responsible for how the money is spent. You can get help with this.
Social Services will want to see your records and check how you spend the money.
	You can get help to manage your Direct Payment from an Independent Living Scheme or centre for Independent Living.
You can also set up a Trust to do the day-to-day work of managing the money.