How to apply

Ask your social worker to make a referral to the Direct Payments Team on your behalf, or download a visit request form (.pdf, 60kb).  A member of the team will make arrangements to visit you and discuss the scheme in detail. There is no obligation to accept a direct payment.

If you don’t have a social worker but are already receiving care services from the council, phone the Direct Payments Team.

If you don’t have a social worker and think you may qualify for some help from the council, contact the Central Duty Team (for Adult Services), or the Children in Need Duty Team (for Children and Young People’s Services) and ask for an assessment.

Contact Details

Central Duty Team
E-mail ssdcdt@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 8.45am to 5pm (Monday to Friday), 8.45am to 1pm (Saturday), outside these hours in emergencies only phone 0161-834-2436
Phone Number 01942 828777 (minicom 01942-828791)
Fax 01942-828790
Address Hyndelle Lodge, King Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AW
Location
Children in Need Duty Team
Opening Hours 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (outside these hours the phones are diverted through to the Central Duty Team)
Phone Number 01942-828300
Fax 01942-828320
Address Wigan Council, Children And Young Peoples Services, Town Hall, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4QX
Location
Direct Payments Team
E-mail directpayments@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Phone Number 01942-404507
Fax 01942-404508
Address Department Of Adult Services, Town Hall, Market Street, Leigh, WN7 1DY
Location