Supports children and young people with complex needs who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital
How it can help
The Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET) Keyworker Service provides support to children and young people who have a learning disability or are autistic and are:
- inpatients in a mental health hospital
- at risk of being admitted to a mental health hospital
- placed on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).
The SET Keyworker service aims to ensure children, young people and their families:
- have their voice heard
- access the right support at the right time
- have a main point of contact
- identify personal goals and create an action plan
Keyworkers also support children and young people to achieve their goals.
Age
All ages
Eligibility
The child or young person must be on the Dynamic Support Register
How to access
Referral from a professional or the Dynamic Support Register is required
Special need
Autism
Learning disability
Area(s) covered
Harlow
Tendring
Maldon
Basildon
Uttlesford
Brentwood
Braintree
Thurrock
Castle Point
Chelmsford
Southend
Epping Forest
Colchester
Rochford
Can siblings without SEND also attend
No
Cost
Free
Is the service available online?
No
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