AQW 55416/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 10/03/2016
Answered On Date: 23/03/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his Department’s policy on direct payments for the care of (i) children; and (ii) adults.

Answer:

Policy covering access and administration of direct payments for the care of all individuals is articulated in overarching guidance issued to the Health and Social Care Board and Trusts; accessible via the following link: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/direct_payments_legislation_and_guidance_for_boards_and_trusts.pdf