Personal Assistant (PA) Network
A Personal Assistant (PA) is someone who is employed to provide everyday care and support for adults, children or young people.
This may include personal and domestic care,…
Advice and information
15 support page(s) for Support for families
Welcome to the Aiming High service!
We provide short break opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities to spend time away from their family and provide parents/carers with a valuable break.
A…
Most support for families can be provided by Early Help Services who work with children, young people and their families to offer the right support at an early stage before a small need becomes a bigger one.
A number of different…
This part of the Local Offer is all about services that can help you learn the skills you need to be as healthy, happy and safe as possible when you're an adult.
Short breaks give children and young people the chance to spend time away from their parents or carers.They can give parents and carers a valuable break away from their responsibilities to recharge their batteries. A short break ranges from an hour at…
If you’re under 18 and care for a family member or friend, you are a young carer.
You don’t have to live with person you care for.
The care you give might include:
- physical care, like helping them to get up and dressed …
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong, developmental disorder that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Autism is a spectrum condition meaning that it affects…
We want to support all children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities aged 0-25 so they can…
- Live Independently
- Stay Healthy
- Take part in Education and Employment
- Have friendships and…
When you turn 18, you are no longer classed as a “child” but as an “adult”, and will receive help from …