You have many different options when it comes to paying for an adventure with Edge, from direct payments through to SDS and other funding sources.

Direct Payments

You can pay Edge Adventures directly via direct bank transfer or paying online via a credit/debit card 

Self Directed Support / Other Funding Source

For SDS, or Self Directed Support, local authorities have to assess a person's care needs and must provide the following;

• Give individuals different choices to meet their care and support needs
• Give individuals information and advice so they are able to choose the best things for them
• Help people who find it hard to make decisions so they can get support with choosing and deciding

Self Directed Support is available to those who have had an assessment by their local authority and are deemed to require additional support to enable them to become independent and lead a fulfilling life through informed decision-making and fully supported experiences.

There are 4 options for SDS

Option 1 - You Take A Direct Payment

• You receive a direct payment that lets you can then purchase your own support via a 3rd party (for example, Edge Adventures)

Option 2 - You Decide & Your Local Authority Organises Support

• You decide what happens but your local authority makes all of the necessary arrangements

Option 3 - Local Authority Decides & Arranges Support

• Your local authority makes all of the arrangements, this option gives you less control but you don't need to worry about payments has your local authority will handle all of the payment related admin

Option 4 - Mix & Match

• A mix and match from the options above that you are eligible for can be used to arrange and pay for your support and/or respite