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Independent living

Direct Payments

Shaw Trust is working with local authorities to deliver payment support services, providing flexible choice for disabled people.

We offer Direct Payment users:

  • advice and guidance
  • assistance with recruitment and retention of staff
  • training on employment law
  • training for personal assistants
  • peer support
  • help with payroll to take away the worry of national insurance and tax calculations.
To find out more please complete the enquiry form and we will contact you.

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Direct Payments enable Georgina to spend more time being a mother
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We help Georgina to employ Personal Assistants to provide her with the support she needs, when she needs it.

"Because of this, I am able to rest and allow my health to improve. This support has taken the stress off both me and my husband and has enabled our family life to improve."


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Tel: 01225 716300
Fax: 01225 716301
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