AQW 55416/11-16 Written question to the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his Department’s policy on direct payments for the care of (i) children; and (ii) adults.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 10 March 2016
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 10 March 2016
- Answer due by
- 25 March 2016
- Answered
- 23 March 201613 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Policy covering access and administration of direct payments for the care of all individuals is articulated in overarching guidance issued to the Health and Social Care Board and Trusts; accessible via the following link: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/direct_payments_legislation_and_guidance_for_boards_and_trusts.pdf