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• Have you had a Social Care Assessment?
• Are you in receipt of Direct Payments from a Local Authority?
• Are you struggling with the paperwork?
• Does dealing with staff payroll, timesheets, etc. worry you?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then a Disability Equality Managed Account could be for you.

• We have experienced and dedicated staff who will manage your Direct Payment Account/or Self Directed Support (SDS).
• We can pay your Personal Assistant/ Support Worker’s salary for you.
• Deal with the purchase and renewal of insurance from your fund.
• Keep your records up to date.
• Send you regular bank statements.
• Arrange for regular reviews with the local authority at Disability Equality NW, Preston premises.
• The service costs are deducted from your Direct Payment account with Lancashire County Council so you have nothing to pay.

Downloadable Managed Account form

Word Timesheet

Excel Timesheet

DENW – Expenses form

We can Manage your Direct Payment Account for you

• Take the stress away from you by maintaining your account.
• We will open a dedicated bank account in your name.
• You still make your choices and control your care.
• We will offer DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service (ex CRB) checks on staff you may wish to employ.