Download or read book Developments in Direct Payments written by Leece, Janet and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2006-01-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a campaigning concept in the 1970s, direct payments - the substitution of cash for services - have become a key part of UK government social care provision. This book charts the change, critically evaluating progress, take-up, inclusion and access to direct payments by different user groups.