The Disabled Children Team provides emotional and practical social care support to meet the needs of children aged 0-17 years who have substantial, long-term disabilities which have a profound impact on their lives. Our vision is for families with disabled children to have the support they need to live ordinary lives as a matter of course.
The services we can provide include:
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short breaks – during the day or overnight
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support to enable a disabled child to access community-based leisure activities
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support in the home with the care of a disabled child
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support to access adaptations and special equipment
The team also works closely with other services for disabled children to ensure families experience a joined up service.
Referral to the team
A referral to the team can be made by anyone, including the families, a GP or a Health Visitor. A duty system is in operation; referrers should call 0191 433 2439 or 0191 433 2410 and ask to speak to the duty social worker.
You can find out more about the support we offer by clicking on the leaflet on the right-hand side of this page, or by looking in the sections on the left.
Aiming High for Disabled Children
Aiming High for Disabled Children (AHDC) was the previous Government's transformation programme for disabled children's services in England. The vision behind AHDC was for all families with disabled children to have the support they need to live ordinary lives as a matter of course.