Our Family support team are trained to help and support families on children with SEND 0-25
•We can support with Form filling (not do) PIP, DLA and UC..
•We can help with understanding the process of an EHCP application and signpost to SENDIAS.
•We can Signpost to other relevant agencies. We cannot personally endorse these services but advise what is available.
•We can be a friendly listening ear
The team have been running over a year and now regularly receive requests for support via DWP, schools and social care. Having training and also lived experience within completing these forms allows them to put families at ease.
Categories:
Advocacy
Advocacy for carers
Benefits advice and assessment
Adult carers advice and support
Carers support groups
Young carers support
Helping with money
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Support for carers
Service access criteria:
This support is offered for Parents and Carers of Children with Special Educational needs and/or disabilities aged 0-25
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Non English speaking friendly
Waiting list (weeks):
0
Form filling, Family Support, SEND