Independent Living
The aim is to make sure that young people with SEND can access increased range of options for housing, greater choice with enhanced skills through an accommodation pathway. Engage with young people earlier to better understand the wishes of the individuals enabling a greater control over which environment they want to live in.
Useful pages and links
Adult Social care
Dudley Adults Portal
Direct payments - Children and Young People
A direct payment is a payment paid to families/carers to provide care instead of Children’s Services providing the care directly.
Housing
There are a range of housing options, adaption services, support and advice available to all Dudley residents.
Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
PIP is a benefit which is designed to help people live full, active and independent lives. It is intended to help toward extra costs arising from having a long-term illness or disability.
Transition from Children’s Services to Adult Care and Support
Transitions Protocol