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Special needs and disabilities

Children's Services Social Care provide a range of services that provide a break for parents / carers of children and young people with disabilities. We publish a 'service statement' which describes this range of services or you can contact the team to request a printed copy.

For a free copy of a publication, or if you would like a copy in another format, such as large print, audio, braille, or another language, please contact us on 0845 603 5620 (please see call charge information) or email us at childrens.services@hants.gov.uk. Please note some publications are chargeable but these are clearly marked.

Children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs
Short breaks
Short Breaks will enable children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs to join in with positive, safe, fun and interesting activities and will give parents or carers an opportunity to have a short break from caring. Download a copy of the leaflet. 353kb
Visit the short breaks website
Gateway Card
The Gateway Card is free and will give you access to activities, play schemes and buddy schemes available through our short breaks programme. Download a copy of the leaflet. 253kb
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Community buddies
Community buddies, provided through the short breaks programme, is designed to enable children and young people from 7 to 19 years old with a disability and/or additional needs to access activities in the community. Download a copy of the leaflet. 110kb
Visit the short breaks website
Who can access specialist services for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs?
Information for parents and carers of disabled children explaining the eligibility criteria for specialist services.
Download a copy of Who can access specialist services for disabled children? 244kb (October 2010)
Visit the short breaks website
Why your child may not be eligible for specialist services
Advice and guidance for parents and carers of disabled children who are not eligible for specialist services.
Download a copy of Why your child may not be eligible for specialist services 316kb (October 2010)
Visit the short breaks website
Special educational needs
A range of leaflets and booklets for parents and carers about special educational needs.
View list: Special educational needs (SEN) publications for parents and carers
Visit the website: Special needs and disabilities web pages