Disability Short-break Payments

You will be paid the following amount depending on the length of the short break.

Introductions/Meetings

£19.74

up to 84 hours

£230.43     

up to 6 hours

£39.29

up to 96 hours

£254.97

up to 12 hours

£58.88

up to 108 hours

£279.35

up to 24 hours

£78.54

up to 120 hours

£303.90

up to 36 hours

£117.62

up to 132 hours

£328.50

up to 48 hours

£156.88

up to 144 hours

£352.96

up to 60 hours

£181.35

up to 156 hours

£377.48

up to 72 hours                         

£205.94  

up to 168 hours                                     

£401.95

 
In addition, where agreement has been given by the area social work team to cover transport costs, the mileage will be paid at the rate of 45p per mile. Any equipment required will be provided through the Family Placement Social Worker, in conjunction with the specialist OT services.

See main finance sections for details of equipment, insurance, tax etc.