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Issue number: 14
Publication date: December 11
Contents: In this issue we feature

• Steps to adulthood and independence
• Web tools to aid assisted living
• Peer partners who help shape best practice
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Issue number: 13
Publication date: August 11
Contents: In this issue we feature

• Counting the cost of disability
• Internet guide to employing a support worker
• Using Direct Payments to buy a mix of home support
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Issue number: 12
Publication date: April 11
Contents: In this issue we feature:

•Information on what will replace DLA benefit
•How to find and keep support workers
•What amounts to abuse
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Issue number: 11
Publication date: December 10
Contents: In this issue we feature:

NEW - Direct Payments Pooling workshop
Money saving ideas
NEW - Online guide to employing your own Personal Assistant
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Issue number: 10
Publication date: July 10
Contents: In this issue we feature:

Information on pooling your Direct Payments.

An in depth look into what makes a good Personal Assistant.
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Issue number: 9
Publication date: April 10
Contents: In this issue we feature:

Guide to what you can buy with your personal budget.

Election Special - Our local contenders the Liberal Democrats and the Conserative Party answers our questions.
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Issue number: 8
Publication date: December 09
Contents: In this issue we discuss:

How to choose a care agency

Service user's views on personalised support
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Issue number: 7
Publication date: august 2009
Contents: In this issue we discuss:

*Changes to Direct Payments
*New Services
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Issue number: 6
Publication date: 11 March 2009
Contents: In this issue we feature:

An overview of the changes that the Council's new Contributions Policy will make to the cost of your care.

How you can achieve change with a good support plan and broker.
Available from: 18 March 2009
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Issue number: 5
Publication date: June 08
Contents: In this issue we feature:
My needs, my choice, my life - we take a look at Richmond council's new Self-Assessment Questionnaire.
Kidzactive - a project that works with children with autism,
New information on payroll, insurance and Financial Monitoring for Direct Payment Users.
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Issue number: 4
Publication date: February 2008
Contents: In this issue we feature:
How Self Directed Support will affect your Direct Payment,
our new services and how you access them AND
One Direct Payment user's trip of a lifetime.
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Issue number: 3
Publication date: September 07
Contents: This issue features:
A rough guide to Self Directed Support,
Updates to your Direct Payment scheme &
Baghdad to Barnes - a journey to freedom and independence.
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Issue number: 2
Publication date: April 07
Contents: This issue features:
Planning for emergencies,
How to get a CRB check on your PA &
The Well-Being Payment - an alternative for individuals who are not eligible for Direct Payments.
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Issue number: 1
Publication date: December 2006
Contents: In this issue:
We introduce Karen Block our new paFinder Co-ordinator AND
take a sneak preview into the future of social care in Richmond.
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