Freedom of information response
Health & Social Care Direct Payments
I understand that the FOIA allows for the release of certain information and that there may be associated fees for processing this request. Please inform me in advance if there are any costs involved and provide a detailed breakdown of such fees.
1. Could you please tell me the number of:
a. Adults who are in receipt of direct payments who are under health and social care (18 - 85+)?
B. Children who are in receipt of direct payments who are under health and social care (17 and under)?
This requested information is for the period of 2022/2023.
2. Could I please also ask for the date (date range) at which this data was last collected?
1 a) 637 Adult DP Users
2 a) The above figure is from (15/04/24).
1b) Children who are in receipt of direct payments who are under health and social care (17 and under)? 139 children
2b) Could I please also ask for the date (date range) at which this data was last collected? Snapshot 31st March 2023.