LOOK AHEAD - help for parents of disabled children

My child has additional needs.  How can LOOK AHEAD help?

Welcome to LOOK AHEAD - the service in East Riding of Yorkshire for parent carers of disabled children, arising out of a disability or health condition.

This service is provided through FISH (Families Information Service Hub). 

Features of, and information about LOOK AHEAD include:

• Activities

• Benefits

• Joining LOOK AHEAD

• Money matters

• Support

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Is there any extra information available?

You can access more information through the parent partnership service.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has produced the first Short Breaks Services Statement. The document informs families what services are available, the eligibility criteria for these services, and how the range of services is designed to meet the needs of families with disabled children in their area.

Please view the document below:

Short breaks for disabled children service statement October 2012 (pdf 6.1mb opens in new window)

Threshold of Need and Early Support for East Riding Disabled Children

Children and families may experience a range of needs at different times in their lives. All children, including children with additional needs, require access to high quality universal services.  The council 'weighs up what is happening and what
action is needed in order to meet a child’s needs.

The following document outlines this process:

Threshold of need and early support for East Riding disabled children November 2012 (pdf 550kb opens in a new window)

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Can I access LOOK AHEAD bulletins?

Yes.  Please download recent versions of the LOOK AHEAD bulletins as PDFs below:

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Can I access LOOK AHEAD newsletters? 

Yes.  Please download recent versions of the LOOK AHEAD newsletters as PDFs below:

How can I influence what information, advice and guidance is out there regarding sexual health and relationships for young people with disabilities?

East Riding Voluntary Action Service (ERVAS) are currently running a consultation about what information, advice and guidance there is regarding sexual health and relationships for young people with disabilities.

If you would like to participate in this consultation please complete the questionnaire below and send it back to paul@ervas.org.uk.

Complete the questionnaire (word 70kb opens in new window)

Alternatively you can post to:

Paul Hamlett

Morley’s Cottage

Morley’s Yard

Walkergate

Beverley

East Riding of Yorkshire

HU17 9BY

To find our more please call (01482) 871077.