Direct payments can be made to individuals to allow them to make use of the free personal care provided by the Scottish Government and administered through the local authority social work department. Free personal care is available to anyone aged over 65 who has been assessed as having a need. It is non-means tested, so it is available to those who need it, regardless of income, capital or assets.

To receive Self-Directed Support, you must undergo an assessment of your needs by the local social work department. After this assessment you will know how much care the local authority will pay for. At this point you can decide if you wish them to provide care directly or if you would prefer to make your own arrangements through a private provider like ourselves.

Being in receipt of an amount of free personal care will not make any difference to your entitlement to Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance.

Personal care includes help with the following:

Personal hygiene                                   Counselling and support