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Single Point of Advice (SPoA) - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm - 01323 464222
The Children’s Disability Service (CDS) helps Children and young people who have severe and enduring cognitive delay and learning disabilities who may also have physical disabilities. We assess children up to 16 years old, and their families, for social care support.
You may also be able to benefit from temporary respite care for them, whilst you have a break.
We’ll do a family assessment if:
We normally decide within 24 hours if we’ll do an assessment.
To apply for an assessment please contact us using the link below or call 01323 464222.
Other support
If we decide not to do an assessment we will help you find other advice and family support.
If we decide to assess
A duty worker will meet you and your family to discuss your needs. We also consider the needs of parents, carers, and other family members.
We normally complete assessments within 6 weeks. The team will make sure you and your child are involved throughout.
If we decide your child needs social care funding to achieve the outcomes identified by their assessment, we will offer a Personal Budget.
You can use a Personal Budget in a variety of ways. We will:
Single Point of Advice (SPoA) - Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm - 01323 464222
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