Social care

As a parent of a disabled child you are entitled to certain services that can help you, your child and your family.

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Introduction

What is social care?

How to access services

Needs assessments

Carer’s assessments: your needs as a carer

Personal budgets and direct payments

Help you might get

Short breaks

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Holidays, play and leisure

Hiring a personal assistant

Aids & equipment

Home adaptations

When you’re getting services

Moving into adult services (England)

Making a complaint

Disabled children’s social care in England is changing

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Have your say

The Law Commission is consulting on changes to disabled children’s social care and running consultation events to find out more.

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