Answers by lisajwood_1386

You need an advocate, one who specialises in the care act 2014. Under this, you have a right to have your parental needs met and your direct payments should reflect this (in theory). If you haven’t done so already, ask for a review of your dp and get an advocate to help you navigate this process. It’s important to make sure that you have a good support plan because this forms the basis of the support you can get, so if possible, get an independent support plan written up. Often, local independent living centres provide this service but it can be a postcode lottery.