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  1. Adult Social Care Team

    What is the Adult Social Care team? The Adult Social Care team is a large social work team based across the Sefton borough including hospitals. The team has close links with; health professionals; Sefton Carers Centre and voluntary and charitable organisations. The Care Act 2014,…
  2. Carers Assessment

    As you are a parent you have the right to request a parent carer assessment under the Children and Families Act 2014. The assessment will areas such as consider: Your individual needs as a parent carer What could make looking after your child easier for…
  3. Children's Social Care Team

    Most children with disabilities and additional needs will have their needs met in universal services and in the early help provision in the Family Well-being Centres across Sefton. Trained early help staff offer 1:1 and group support to help you to understand the needs of…
  4. Concerned about a child or young person?

    If you are worried that a child may be suffering significant harm, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please follow the advice below. Members of the public can: Call 0345 140 0845 between 8am and 6pm (minicom 0151…
  5. Direct Payments - Children & Young People

    A social care assessment explores an individual’s needs.  This may result in a range of recommendations which can include referrals to other services and intensive short term therapeutic work.  Following this assessment one possible option may be Direct Payments.  A Direct Payment is a way…
  6. Domestic abuse

    Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life and in many different ways. Find out what classes as domestic abuse, how to report it and how, under Clare’s Law, you can find out if a partner has a history of domestic violence or abuse.…
  7. Living Independently

    There are a range of accommodation options available to individuals wishing to live independently within the community. The range is from fully independent to shared facilities with care and support packages available. Currently this includes: Shared Lives Property Pool Plus Supported Living Supported Lodgings An…
  8. Local Offer - Family support & social care

    Children and young people who have additional needs that require services will be assessed according to Sefton’s existing threshold of needs by mean of  Early Help (Sefton.gov website) or social care single assessment, which you can find by clicking above.  Enquiries or referrals in relation…
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