Carer’s one off direct payment
You can get a one-off direct payment if you care for someone.
Carers one-off direct payments are available each year and awarded on a first come first serve basis.
You can apply for up to £150 and use this money to help you in your caring role.
You can use the payment to:
- contribute toward the cost of a short break
- purchase a mobile phone to stay in touch with home
- purchase domestic equipment such as a washing machine or noise monitor
- support with transport costs to enable a carer to attend appointments.
- contribute towards the cost of carer related course such as a lifting and handling course
- purchase an educational training course to support the carers own personal goals
To ensure flexibility, carers can also add their own funds to the ‘One-Off’ Direct Payment to purchase a more expensive service or goods. For instance the one-off Direct Payment can contribute to part of the cost of a holiday or weekend break with the carer topping up the remaining cost from their personal monies.
How often can I apply?
You can get £150 each year. The funds are limited, so it is given on a first come, first served basis.
Who can apply?
Carers one-off direct payments are issued each year and are awarded on a first come first serve basis.
You can apply if you:
- live in the borough of Ealing
- care for someone aged 18 or over
- give substantial care (at least 2 to 3 times a week)
- even if you have chosen not to have a carer’s assessment
How to apply
You can apply for the payment from:
- your social worker or care coordinator
- the social worker of the person you care for
- an authorised carers worker
- Ealing Carers Centre
If you have any questions, contact 020 8825 8475 or email ealingdirect@ealing.gov.uk
