We help families who have a disabled child with information, advice, and support. You might be able to get support from us if your child:
- has an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- is entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Higher Rate
Some children may struggle to take part in daily activities or tasks. This may be because of a disability. It might make things difficult, such as:
- dressing
- washing
- getting around
- feeding themselves
- staying safe
Children's social care can help you or your child with these and other challenges. This could be through equipment, home adaptations, therapy, or advice.
Visit our Local Offer social care page, and Newcastle City Council's children's social care and early help for information about all social care support.
If you think social care might be needed, you can submit either the public form or the professional form.
Does your child have a disability?
Disabled Children's Register
We use our Disabled Children's Register to help us improve our service. If you choose to join the register, we can:
- give you a Max Card (for those aged 17 and under) that gets you discounts in places across the country
- let you know how we used your information every year at our annual parent-carer conference
- send you our newsletter
- update you about new developments in services for disabled children
- let you know ways you can get involved
You can join by completing this online form.
For more information, you email the Disabled Children's Register Team.
Children's occupational therapy
The Children's occupational therapy team can help disabled children be more independent. They work with children aged 0 to 19 on tasks that are challenging for them. You can call them on 0191 282 3452 to find out how they could help.
Moving from children's social care to adult's social care
Some children will still need social care as they become an adult. This means moving from children's social care to adult's social care.
Moving to adult social care usually happens at 18 years old. However, some young people will continue to work with Early Help or Children's Social care until they are 25 years old.
Visit Information NOW's page on moving from children's to adult's social care for more details. You can also speak to Adult Social CarePoint to start a conversation about care and support needs.