Care and Family Support
Care and family support for under 5s with special educational needs or who are disabled
Start for Life
Helping babies to have a good start of life
For more information please visit our Start For Life website
Family Hubs
Family Hubs are for families with children aged from 0 to 19 who need a bit of extra help.
Come in and find a friendly face, a listening ear and a wide range of information, advice and guidance.
Early Help Referral
Early Help for Families
When a family has additional needs, we make sure they have access to the extra support they need at the earliest possible stage so that things don’t get worse.
For more information please visit Early Help for Families – LBBD
Children & Young People Disability Hub
The Children & Young People Disability Hub also known as (CYPDH) is based at Becontree Community Hub, Stevens Road, Dagenham RM8 2QR
CYPDH is fully open and operating on a daily basis. The CYPDH is wheelchair accessible, with a fully adapted shower/hygiene room, working hoists, sensory room (bookable), play areas and accessible kitchen. Throughout the year there are a range of different programmes to meet the needs of our children/young people with disabilities.
Contact: CYPDHub@lbbd.gov.uk / 0208 227 5500
LBBD Family Information Service
Our Family Information Service can provide you with information to help you find the right childcare for your child.
LBBD Portage and Inclusion
Our Portage and Inclusion service supports children aged 0 to 3 years with additional needs
LBBD Disability and special needs
Information about disability and special needs services for children and young people
Short Breaks 4 Me
Short Breaks 4 Me is aimed at families with children aged 1-17 years that have a disability or severe healthcare and cannot access leisure activities in the community without additional help or support.
For further information and to apply for the Short Breaks 4 me grant please visit their website.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
When a family has additional needs, we make sure they have access to the extra support they need at the earliest possible stage so that things don’t get worse.
For more information please visit Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children – GOV.UK
Additional Needs Registration
Register your child on the additional needs list
When a family has additional needs, we make sure they have access to the extra support they need at the earliest possible stage so that things don’t get worse.
For more information please visit Additional needs registration for support – LBBD
Disablement Association of Barking and Dagenham (DABD)
DABD
DABD provides a range of personalised respite services including short breaks, personal budgets and social service referrals.
Equipment and Adaptations
If your child needs equipment or adaptations at home, they will be assessed by an occupational therapist who will look at access in and around the home.
Referrals are made by doctors or health care professionals and schools to the paediatric physiotherapy and occupational health team.