Dorset

We can provide you with information, advice and guidance to enable you to live independently and purchase support services to meet your needs.

If you live in Dorset, we can offer you Direct Payments and other related support services.

You may have a question about how to employ a personal assistant, about tax, benefits, or help with budgeting. Our friendly team of highly-trained staff can help you feel in control.

Our service provides you with the freedom to choose how you want to spend the money you receive as a Direct Payment from Dorset County Council Adult and Community Services – to help you in your daily life and meet your individual needs. This money can be used to:

• employ a personal assistant to help with your personal care
• enable you to take part in community activities or sports

We can also provide related services, including payroll and managed accounts. Managing your money and payroll can be daunting for anyone new to being an employer and unfamiliar with budgeting, administering tax and National Insurance, so we offer these services to make it easier for you.

How can I access your Direct Payments service?

Simply contact the Adult and Community Services Department of Dorset County Council on 01305 221016. If you are referred to Enham, we will then work with you to create your support plan, to meet your own care and support needs.

Am I eligible?

If you are living in Dorset and receive support from Adult and Community Care Services, think you may be eligible for an assessment, or wish to make privately funded arrangements, you could be eligible to receive our service.

Further information

If you'd like to know more about our Direct Payments support service, you can download our leaflet, read the latest Direct Payments Newsletter, or contact us directly.

Direct Payments Support Service Leaflet (pdf 1 MB)

Enham Direct Payments Newsletter (pdf 624 KB)

Our website also contains lots of information on related issues, such as: recruiting personal assistants; Criminal Record Bureau checks; links to other useful websites; and a glossary explaining all of the terms used in this section and other areas of our website.

Contact our Dorset Team

Our office opening hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Telephone: 0845 504 0726 or 0845 873 5507
Fax: 0845 504 0725
Minicom: 0845 504 0723
Email: directpayments.dorset@enham.org.uk