Purple is delighted to be the preferred provider for Essex County Council’s Direct Payment Support Services, offering you personalised employment advice and guidance and payment services.
We have over 15 years’ experience of providing direct payment support services, and understand the importance of you having choice, control and independence over your life and the decisions about your care and support.
Purple is about disability. Direct Payments is one part of your life and we provide a range of activities and support which put you at the heart of decisions. From the personal experiences of our staff we know the importance of getting things right first time, and when you need it.
When you start working with Purple, you will speak to someone who will listen to you (and your family) and who is focused on your needs, at a time and in a way that works for you – face to face, phone, email or through digital technology.
Your named co-ordinator is experienced and fully trained in providing you with the best possible advice and supporting you to make the choices and decisions that are right for you on an ongoing basis.
We will make sure your service is straightforward and hassle-free, making things as easy as possible. We will be available outside of usual office hours and will always try to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs.
Our Essex based team will be happy to meet you and are experts in helping you to access wider resources and support available in the city.
Alongside the internet you can access information about your account via phone, email and face to face meetings.
Phone: 01245 392 300
Email: essex@wearepurple.org.uk
Purple know the responsibilities of managing your own direct payment can be quite daunting initially, but good and timely information and advice can make it a really positive experience for you.
Our expert advisers will offer you information, advice and guidance on all aspects of your direct payment, including your role as an employer, finding agency support or identifying local activities to meet your needs.
Click here to find out more about our information, advice and guidance service >
From our experience, employing personal assistants (PA’s) / carers can improve your independence significantly – you can choose who you want to support you, the tasks they need to do, and when you need them. Purple’s team will support you on your entire journey with advertising, recruiting, and supporting and keeping PA’s.
Purple has recently introduced a unique online PA/carer matching service (Purple Match) to ensure you can employ people with both the skills required and the hobbies/interests that you share. This leads to better relationships and more stability with your care and support.
Click here to find out more about recruiting a PA/Carer >
Purple understand it is important you retain control of your direct payment, and have the necessary information to manage your outgoings. Your personal co-ordinator will support you to pay your PAs – whether employed directly or via agencies.
Click here to find out more about managing your direct payment >
Purple know that in order to support our service users effectively we need to assist their Social Workers by providing them with helpful information and tools.
To find out more about what Purple offers Essex Social Workers and their service users >
Timesheet template to complete and send to Purple.
Updated timesheet schedule for moving from 4-Weekly payroll to monthly.
A form to be completed to register your PA with Purple.
A government form required to be completed as an employer.
A government form required to be completed to authorise Purple to exchange and disclose information about you with HM Revenue and Customs.
