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The Personal Assistants Network is an information site designed to provide information and guidance for the following people:

Personal Assistants (P.A.s)
People who already employ a P.A. or would like to
People who would like to become a P.A.

Giving money instead of services gives people greater control over their lives and provides the means to decide how and when that care is provided usually by employing a Personal Assistant (P.A.) directly or through an agency.

For those that already are, or considering becoming, a Personal Assistant, this site will give advice on employee's rights. It will give some idea of the sorts of jobs a P.A. may be asked to do. It will signpost to sources of help and support. It will offer the chance to share ideas and best practice with other P.A.s through the e-Forum. The website will be used to give information regarding any relevant training which may be available and the views of its members will be sought on a variety of issues.

For people already receiving or in the process of applying for Social care, this site will help to explain more about Direct Payments and Individual budgets. It will give information which can help in making the decision whether to employ a Personal Assistant directly or through an Agency. It will explain the laws that employers must keep and give information on how to recruit and employ a Personal Assistant. There are many people who will be able to give advice and support and you will find contact details or advice on how to find them on this website.

This site will be continually updated and will reflect the needs of its members. Membership to the PA NET is free of charge. To register please click here.

For all the latest news and information on Personal Assistants, Individual Budgets, Direct Payments and the Personalisation agenda Click here.

What do I get if I join PA Net?

Access to the PA Net forum
PA Net Newsletter - exclusive to members of the PA Net
Information on policy changes, new legislation, training and more straight to your inbox.
Coming soon - Employment opportunities.

Registration is free!

Click here to register.