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Last month (February 25) 597 parent/carers & young people accessed our service which led to a total of 2,639 emails, contact forms, telephone calls & meetings. Contact us if you need our advice and support.  

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Social Care Needs Assessment

If you need to request support with looking after a child with disabilities or a long-term health condition you can request a care needs assessment to be carried out.  This link from the NHS explains what a Care Needs Assessment is and what to expect - NHS Care Needs Assessment

The needs assessment is free and anyone can ask for one.

You can apply for a needs assessment to Essex Social Care Portal Request for support

You can read more about  how to ask for an assessment, what to expect during the assessment, and what happens next from Contact for Families with Disabled Children

 

Also in this section:

Looked after Children

Local Authorities duties and responsibilities for looked after children in education

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

SENDIASS ASD Workshops

SENDIASS delivers bespoke training sessions online and face to face to parent/carers and for professionals, ensuring that all information shared is relevant and up to date.

Essex Short Breaks

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