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Last month (October 25), 701 parent/carers & young people accessed our service which led to a total of 3,092 calls, emails, meetings. 

Looked after Children

Local Authorities duties and responsibilities for looked after children in education

Social Care Assessments

How to request a social care needs assessment or a carers assessment and what to expect

Disability Living Allowance and Benefits

Information on benefits entitlements and allowances

Social Care Element of an EHC plan

Guidance on the information the LA will seek around your child’s social care needs and social care assessments.

Support Groups, Respite Organisations

Information on local support groups and respite organisations

Essex Short Breaks

Essex Short Breaks are now open to children and young people awaiting assessment for autism.

Safeguarding

Anyone can raise safeguarding concerns, including a parent, wider family member, friend, doctor, teacher or health visitor if they are concerned about a child.