Fourways Partnership
Extended Services for the New Forest
Additional Needs
In consultation with parents and professionals, a new set of criteria has been produced to assess disabled children most in need of specialist services in Hampshire. Specialist services may include social work support, overnight short breaks, the family link scheme, and support within and outside the home.
You can find information about the eligibility criteria at http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/specialneeds/aiminghigh/eligibility-criteria.htm
For a guide to services for children with special needs in Hampshire have a look at http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/specialneeds.htm
Children in reciept of Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate are able to access help to enable them to take part in clubs and activities which are part of extended services. For more information please see the link to Aiming High or Email: disabled.children@hants.gov.uk or phone: 01962 845877
Further information for parents about the Aiming High offer
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