When a Social Services department offers a Direct Payment to one of their clients they advise that person to seek support and information from an organisation with whom they have contracted to give this support.

Dewis C.I.L. has been asked by four local authorities to provide this service - Rhondda Cynon Taf, Powys, the Vale of Glamorgan and Merthyr Tydfil.

If you live in one of these areas then Dewis C.I.L. is there to provide this support if you currently use or intend to use Direct Payments.

Planning ..... our Direct Payment Advisors will help you to make sense of the Direct Payment so that you can work out the best plan for your needs.

Recruiting ...... Direct Payment Advisors and our office staff will provide you with the support you need to advertise, interview and recruit a personal assistant(s) of your choice

Becoming an employer ....... we have a free payroll service which you can use, we will deal with the details of setting you up as an employer and providing payslips, etc

Good management ...... you will be able to benefit from employment advice, training and our materials to keep your paperwork in order,  and help you to manage your personal assistants.