How it can help
The Children with Disabilities Team will complete a Child and Family Assessment and identify any eligible needs. These are needs that cannot be met with the support available from family, friends or community resources.
If additional support is required the team will plan with the family how best to meet these needs.
The assessment and support plan will be reviewed regularly to reflect changes in the child’s individual circumstances and make sure needs are met.
Support provided may include:
- helping parents to find support within their local community
- helping young people with the transition into adulthood
- advice and support to families experiencing difficulties managing their child’s care and behaviour in the home
- a personal budget
- short breaks for parents and carers at home or in a different setting
- short break overnight provision for children and young people with complex care and behavioural needs
- community-based short breaks
- child protection
- support for disabled children and young people in care
Age
0 to 15
Eligibility
Disabled Children aged 0 to 15 years whose needs cannot be met by support at a lower level.
How to access
Referrals can be made via the Children and Families Hub.
Families can request an assessment via telephone or by completing a request for support form via the website.