We provide information and support to children and young people aged 0-18 years. We meet with the child and the people important in their lives, including other professionals, to assess their needs and look to provide services to meet those needs. We work with children and young people who have a substantial difficulty in achieving their full potential.
This may be due to:
This does not involve children whose sole problem is:
We work with other services throughout Thurrock and beyond.
You can get help, support or advice from any of the following:
For more information contact the Team for Disabled Children on 01375 413304.
Together with local parents, we developed a 'Short Breaks Duty Statement' to help families of disabled children and young people and the professionals involved in their lives know more about the Short Break services available in Thurrock. You can download a copy of the latest statement below (see how to access PDF files):
