Quick Update from Direct Payments

Shropshire Council sent this bulletin at 15-09-2023 03:42 PM BST

Autumn 2023 Direct Payments Update

Board Relaunch – mince pies and mystery!

7th December 2023 - Save the Date

The direct payment board includes people who use direct payments, colleagues from Children's Services, Health, and Adult Social Care. They meet quarterly to discuss current issues and future improvements. The board have been influencing direct payments work for over 4 years.

Now is time for a refresh. We want more people's real experiences included when making decisions about direct payments.

This means you!

Please join us on the 7th December at 11am, Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall (option to attend virtually) for mince pies and a fun activity. Chance to meet the board and hear what they do.

If you would like to come along or have any questions, contact us at: direct.payments@shropshire.gov.uk by 27th September

Just Credit Union invoices

We are fortunate to have Just Credit Union offering a direct payment service in Shropshire. Just Credit Union can pay invoices on your behalf, but each invoice needs to be authorised by the account holder or nominated/authorised person.

From 1st September if you use a Just Credit Union account and submit invoices for an agency, self-employed PA or any other invoiced service, it must be checked and countersigned before Just Credit Union can pay them.

This can be a signature on the invoice or an email with attached invoice that includes a brief written confirmation that the invoice is correct.

Personal Assistant Recruitment

Our local PA introduction website has been up and running for several months. Many of you are already making use of it to place adverts and search available PAs. There are 37 PAs available on the website, with new PAs being added regularly.

If you are interested in using the noticeboard but have difficulties using online services, several local organisations including, A4u, Taking Part and Parent and Carer Council (PaCC) offer support with registering and learning how to use the website.

If you would like to access this help or have feedback about the Shropshire PA Noticeboard contact us at pa.noticeboard@shropshire.gov.uk.

For all our latest updates go to our news webpage, and for general information on direct payments go to our homepage.

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