Concept

Direct payments

Properties

SES ID
  • 9660
Notation
  • 9660
In scheme
Broader
Related
Scope note
  • Do not use to describe methods of payments for social security benefits, prefer ID Automated credit transfer.
Definition
  • Cash payments from local councils made in lieu of social service provisions, for example concerning care homes. Also used for direct payments for health care piloted under the Health Bill (HL 2008-09) (see written statement at HL 713 c90WS).