Key Worker Service

About the service

We work with families to help them access support services for children with disabilities.

This includes:

• providing emotional support
• making referrals to other professionals
• helping with benefit and other applications
• liaising with other professionals
• co-ordinating services

Eligibility

A child under the age of six is eligible if they show a delay in more than one area of development, which could significantly affect their everyday living. This could include:

• global developmental delay
• a learning disability
• a sensory impairment
• a physical impairment
• chronic ill health or medical problems
• a serious life limiting or terminal illness
• a severe communication or language disorder
• an autistic spectrum disorder with associated learning disability

Referrals

Referrals can be made:

• directly by the family by phone or by email
• by professionals involved with the family by completing a referral form - these are available from the Key Worker Service based at St Quintin Centre

Assessment

We will contact you to make an appointment for an assessment.