MONEY

Everyone needs money. Some people with learning disabilities have jobs and get their money that way. But others need money from the Government, called ‘benefits’ to pay for the things they need.

Benefits

Benefits can be very hard to understand so it’s best to get someone to help you. There is some useful information at the Department of Work and Pensions website.

You can also contact your local Benefits Agency office. It is at Crown House, Brook, Chatham ME4 4LQ. The telephone number is 01634 810200.

Direct Payments

If you need someone to help to care for you at home the Council may be able to arrange the care you need. You might be able to use Medway Council’s Direct Payments Scheme, which gives you money so that you can arrange and pay for your own care or even employ someone yourself to help you. Direct Payments let you arrange the care that you want and put you more in control of how you live your life.

Your Care Manager will tell you more about this or you can look at the Council’s website.

You can find an Easy Guide to Direct Payments by clicking here.