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SEND family support service - This service supports and empowers parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (aged 0-19).
It offers advice and information to help you find the right services for your family. We know that families have different challenges, so our support is designed to be flexible. Whether it’s assistance with benefits issues or any other concern, we can offer support to meet your family’s changing needs.
The service
Our dedicated family workers offer support with various challenges related to your family’s needs. They provide practical and emotional assistance, along with information, advice, and guidance.
We understand that life can be demanding, and many families are caring for other children and juggling other responsibilities. In such cases, we match families with our trained volunteers who can offer practical support.
Families can self-refer to this service
Family support workers help with
- Working through the often complex and long disability allowance application (DLA)
- Help with accessing SEND related benefits and grants for your child
- Workshops/training for parents and carers on various themes, such as parental emotional and mental well-being and supporting your child’s behaviour and sleep
- Establishing peer support networks through activities like coffee mornings and opportunities to socialise with other parents and share your views
- Tailored parenting support programmes
- Navigating access to other services and Services
To make a referral, use the online referral form.
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