Children with Disabilities

We are a specialist County wide service within the Children and Families branch of Somerset Social Services.  Our four area based teams comprise, Team Leaders, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Social Work Assistants, Family Support Workers, Somerset Supporter Area Link Workers, Resource Workers (short break fostering), Residential Workers, Somerset Supporters and administrative support staff.

Some of our team are involved in assessing the needs of disabled children and their carers (e.g. Social Workers and Occupational Therapists) and others are involved in the direct provision of services (e.g. Residential Workers and Somerset Supporters).

The Children with Disabilities Services aims to work in partnership with families to identify their particular needs and to provide emotional and practical support to help meet those needs.  We then seek to review and adjust support as needs change.  We work closely with others in the disability network to try to provide a coherent and holistic service.  With your permission we share information with other professionals so as to help to co-ordinate service delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which children and families does the Children with Disabilities Service work with?

How do I go about getting support from the Children with Disabilities Team?

What if my child does not have a permanent severe disability?

Do I have to pay for services?

What if I am interested in becoming a Somerset Supporter or Short Break foster carer?

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