Misuse of a Direct Payment or PHB (and recovery of the money)

RW v Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead [2023] EWHC 1449 (Admin)

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RW v Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead [2023] EWHC 1449 (Admin) 7 June 2023 RW is now in his twenties, living with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), a term that includes autism. His disability has an impact on many areas of his life, including his ability to function in the community, form […]

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How much flexibility is there with Direct Payments?

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There is flexibility as to the timing and manner of the response to the need, and as to the identity of the business or worker who provides the care and support – but not much more than that. That is because the budget one is given to spend, must, in legal terms, rationally relate back

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