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Social care
This section provides information about children’s social care services available in Westmorland and Furness, including family help, safeguarding and support for children and young people with additional needs. You’ll find guidance on when support may be needed, what help is available, and how to get in touch with the right service.
This page introduces Early Help, explaining how families can access support at an early stage to prevent small challenges from becoming bigger problems, and outlining the services available to promote children’s wellbeing.
This page introduces the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team, explaining how they support families by coordinating care and services for children and young people with complex needs or disabilities.
A guide to short break activities and overnight breaks, showing how they give children and young people with disabilities enjoyable experiences while providing families with valuable time to rest and recharge.
The Virtual School supports children in care and care leavers to achieve their best in education. This page explains what the Virtual School does, who it helps, and how it works with schools and families to improve outcomes for children.
The adult social care service helps adults access care, support and advice to maintain independence, wellbeing and safety at home or in the community.
Young Carers provide vital support to family members with illness, disability, or addiction. Find information, advice, and links to local and national services.
This page explains the support available for parent carers of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including advice, resources, and ways to connect with local services.