Advice and support for you and your family
Every family’s situation is different, and you may need support at different stages of your child’s life. This section brings together information, advice, and services that can help you and your family, including social care support, support for siblings, preparing for adulthood, and family support services available in Hampshire.
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Supporting Siblings of Disabled Children
Information, advice, and support for siblings of disabled children, including services, resources, and opportunities to connect with other young people who share similar experiences. -
Decision making as your child gets older
Learn about decision making, mental capacity, and the support available to help young people become more involved in making choices about their lives as they grow older. -
Support from Social Care
Find information about Children's Services, social care assessments, short breaks, and the support that may be available to disabled children and their families. -
Family Support (Family Information and Services Hub)
Find information, advice, and support for families, including childcare, parenting support, activities, financial help, and local services available through the Family Information and Services Hub (FISH). -
Supporting Your Young Person into Adulthood
Children eventually grow into adults. This section explains the changes that will happen if your child has profound or complex needs and transitions on to adult health and social services.
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What will happen to my young person or adult child after I die?
Here you will find useful information on what to do to plan for a time when you are no longer able to care for your young person or adult child.
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Caring for children with severe and complex needs
If your child has been diagnosed with an illness, disability or sensory impairment and needs a lot of additional support on a daily basis, they're described as having "complex needs".
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Directory of listings 'Family support'
Explore our directory for available support for your family