Help to continue work to support the family

[ann13]

Anyd is lone pare nt with 2 adopted children. In his Care. His son is disabled and has emotional and mental hhealth!issues.he needs someone to Care eor his son in his own home before and after school total 6 hours a week to enable Andy to continue working as a supply teacher three days a week.a childminders is not a good option as this has failedd in the past.Andy’s son is aged 12 has ADHD,attachment disorder FASD .does any member have any suggestions where he can get help?

[margaret.gould]

Hi Ann13

I’m one of the information and advice officers from the learning disability helpline and I have a few suggestions that might help:

Has Andy’s son had an assessment from the disabled children’s team? If he is eligible, he may be able to get direct payments to fund the extra support he needs. Details will be on the local authority website under disabled children’s services.

Have a look at the local offer on the local authority website. It will list all sorts of clubs and services available for children who have special needs and disabilities.

Andy is entitled to a carers assessment. The assessment will look at how caring for his son affects his life. You are entitled to a carers assessment regardless of the amount or type of care you provide, your financial means or your level of need for support. You can have an assessment whether or not the person you care for has had a needs assessment, or if they have been found not to be eligible for support. There will be information on your local authority website if you search ‘support for carers’.

There is more information about childcare on Mencap’s website: www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/children-and-young-people/childcare

Margaret