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Video: Direct Payments - Choice and Independence

Video produced by the NI Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

You may also be interested in:

  • Video (1) produced by the North East, Yorkshire and Humber Regional Development Centre illustrating the benefits of direct payments to people with a mental health disability
  • Video (2) produced by the North East, Yorkshire and Humber Regional Development Centre illustrating the benefits of direct payments to people with a mental health disability 
  • Video produced by Age UK illustrating the benefits of direct payments for older people
  • Direct Payments: A mother gives the family view

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