Support and care services
Specialist and social care support (SEN and Disabilities)
All children and young people with a disability, as defined by the Children's Act (1989) are 'children in need' and are eligible for a social care assessment from the Council.
However, not all families want or need a full assessment.
Types of support available
Support from the Council may include:
- Social care direct payment or personal budget
- Shorts breaks and overnight care (Foxden), read our short breaks statement
- Personal assistant
- A support package in the home or elsewhere
We will aim to
- Provide information and advice
- Support your child / young person to access universal services, and targeted services where necessary
- Reduce risk of family breakdown if a family member is unable to fulfil their caring duties
- Co-ordinate packages of care to support your child / young person and your family
How to access these services
We may need to carry out an assessment to see what support you need.
The support you will get will depend on the needs of your child / young person and your family.
See Referrals and assessments (SEN and Disabilities social care).