The range and number of agencies involved with disabled children can be confusing. Looks at the Early Support Programme which supports local education, health and social services departments to deliver integrated services to children under three with disabilities. Early Support is funded by the Sure Start Unit, with support from the health and education departments.
The range and number of agencies involved with disabled children can be confusing. Looks at the Early Support Programme which supports local education, health and social services departments to deliver integrated services to children under three with disabilities. Early Support is funded by the Sure Start Unit, with support from the health and education departments.
Subject terms:
integrated services, local authorities, NHS, organisations, physical disabilities, social services, voluntary sector, children, education;
For too long services for very young disabled children have suffered from dislocation between health, social services and education. But now the government is looking to improve early intervention by harnessing the efforts of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
For too long services for very young disabled children have suffered from dislocation between health, social services and education. But now the government is looking to improve early intervention by harnessing the efforts of health, education, social services and the voluntary sector.
Subject terms:
joint working, joint planning, physical disabilities, social services, social care provision, voluntary sector, children, education, health care;