Employing a Personal Assistant (PA) can give you greater control over how your needs are met and a more flexible way of managing your support.
If you receive a direct payment you can use it to employ a personal assistant (PA), an agency or other services that will meet your outcomes. You can also use a combination of any of the options.
Please see our factsheet for more information.
Employing family and friends for your care
Employing a family member or a friend can work well for some people but there are things to consider. Please see our guide for more details about what to consider.