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Direct Payments Direct payments allows an individual who has been assessed by social services as needing a particular service to receive money to pay directly for those services. The idea behind direct payments is to give you more control over the way your child’s care needs are met. Related Organisations Ableize A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice. All About Special Needs A Community based website useful for all involved with special needs - in whatever capacity Care Quality Commision The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. Childrens Services Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire Community Legal Advice Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid Disability Website - Government info website Government website offering information and support for people with a disability EnhamDirect Payments Enham offers a wide range of personalised and innovative services that enable disabled people to have real choice and control in all aspects of their lives. Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? Hampshire Family Information Directory The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. Kingsley Centre Promoting inclusion and personal development of disabled people

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