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Here you will find information on the assessment process and eligibility criteria. 

There is also advice on what happens if you are or are not eligible, support if you are a carer and support if you or your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND). 

You can also find out more about Hearing and Vision Support.

 
Assessment Process 

Assessing for Care and Support

Assessing for care and support, who may need an assessment and how to request one.

Eligibility Criteria 

Eligibility Criteria

What the Eligibility Criteria are and what happens if you are or are not eligible.

Support Plan

Support Plan

Next steps if you are eligible for support.

Hearing and Vision Support 

Hearing and Vision Support

Support for people who are hard of hearing, D/deaf, have dual sensory loss or vision impairment.

Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity 

Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity

Information, advice and support if you or your child has Learning Disabilities or Neurodiversity

Support for Autistic Adults

Support for Autistic Adults

Information, advice and support available if you or your loved one is Autistic.

Caring for Someone

Caring for Someone

Find information, advice and support available if you are a Carer.

Independent Advocacy 

Independent Advocacy

What independent advocacy is and how to access support.

Preparing for Adulthood 

Preparing for Adulthood

Support for young people transitioning Children’s to Adult Services, the pathway, fact sheets and more.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Adult Mental Health Services

Mental health support for people eligible for care and support


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