Children with disabilities and special needs

Special educational needs

How to apply for help if your child has special educational needs including support for very young children, children with dyslexia, information about the Educational Psychology Service and travel to school.

Children with a disability

Help for children with a hearing or visual impairment, and those with physical disabilities, including respite care for parents.

Mental health – help for young people

Help for children and young people who might be having problems coping with life or who need to move out of the home for a while, and advice for parents on child and adolescent mental health services.

Become a short-break carer for a child with disabilities

The Children's Disability Short Break and Fostering Service is looking for carers. We need people who have energy, time and commitment, to offer occasional day-care or overnight care.