Service Description: This service works to support disabled children and young adults up to the age of 25 years and their families with disability related issues. An eligibility criteria applies for this service.
Also known as:- CDT, Children's Disability Team, CYADS, Disability, Disabled Children, Young People
Answer: You do not need to have a key worker to access a short break or activity. You may not have used the Children’s Disability Team for services and support. Neither may your child have a key worker who coordinates activities for your child. Not everyone wants this intervention and that is fine. However, your child with disabilities can still access a short break if they have a professional’s assessment as above. The tick list on the enrolment form also makes it clear that your child may: · Have frequent health needs which interrupt normal activities · Use specialist equipment, including a wheelchair/buggy or help from parent/carer to get around · Require regular support with basic self-care functions eg. eating, going to the toilet, washing etc ... and require more supervision than usual for a child of that age (whether during the day or night) · Not hear spoken words or needs help to make up for a complete loss of sound and may have hearing aids/implants · Little or no sight and/or be registered blind or needs support to move around