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In this section

  1. Direct payments
  2. Who can get direct payments
  3. Why use direct payments
  4. What I can buy using direct payments
  5. You are here: Do direct payments affect my benefits
  6. How much will I get
  7. Do I have to use direct payments
  8. What I have to do if I get a direct payment
  9. What support I can get
  10. Managing your finances
  11. Examples of how Direct Payments have been used and their experiences
  12. I think direct payments are the right choice for me - what do I do next

Direct payments

Do direct payments affect my benefits

No, direct payments do not affect your benefits; they are not considered as financial capital (income) and cannot be taken into account if you are assessed for welfare benefits.

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