Where can I get more information and support?

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If you would like more information on Direct Payments in Sefton, please contact the Sefton Direct Payments Team at:

Sefton Carers Centre
27 - 37 South Road,
Waterloo
L22 5RF

Telephone : 0151 288 6070/6113

It is often useful to talk to other people who are already using a Direct Payment.

To get more information about what is happening in your area, ask at the address above or contact your local social services office for Direct Payments information.

Other organisations that may be able to help:

Values Into Action (VIA)

VIA promotes the rights of people with learning disabilities and publicises good practice. It has published a series of books, leaflets and a video on the use of Direct Payments by people with learning difficulties.
VIA, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2 6HG. Tel: 020 7729 5436

Circles Network UK

For information about circles of support.
Circles Network UK, Pamwell House, 160 Pennywell Road, Upper Easton BS5 0TX.
Tel: 0117 939 3917

The National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)

The NCIL was established by the British Council of Disabled People. It is based in London but connected with a National Network of Local Centres for Independent/Integrated Living. The NCIL focuses specifically on the implementation of Direct Payments and the development of Personal Assistance Schemes.
NCIL, 250 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5RD. Tel: 020 7587 1663.

Change

An organisation run by disabled people for people with both a learning disability and a sensory impairment.
Change, First Floor, 69-85 Old Street, London EC1V 9HY. Tel: 020 7490 2668

Disablement Income Group (DIG)

A booklet 'An easy guide to Direct Payments' and the audio tape and CD which go with it were produced with the help and advice of Values Into Action and the Informability Unit at the Central Office of information.

Special thanks also go to Shirley Powell, Mark and Tracey Drake and Stephen Woodburn, and to Speaking Up, Cambridge.