Social Care
Social care covers a range of services that help and support children and adults with day-to-day living.
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.
Role and Duties of Adult Social Care
Young people with SEN or disabilities turning 18 may be eligible for adult care services
Role and Responsibilities of Children's Social Care
The SEND Code of Practice states that where a child or young person has been assessed as having social care needs in relation to their SEN social care teams should do the following