Other support
Children’s Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from birth up to 17 years old.
An OTs job is to help your child be as independent as possible in everyday life.
What an OT can help with
Your child might need support from an OT if their needs make it hard to:
- do daily tasks at home, like getting in and out of the house, using the bathroom, or staying safe
- manage extra demands on you or your family as carers.
Home adaptations and equipment
An OT can suggest equipment or changes to your home to make life easier.
They will usually visit your home to see what your child needs and help find the best way to help them be as independent as possible.
Information and advice for under 18s
If your child is under 18, you can contact the Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) team for advice and information.
Contact the CYPD team by:
- phone: 01634 338 500
- email: cypdotduty@medway.gov.uk.
Supported housing
Supported housing can help young people with SEND who struggle living alone but do not need full-time residential care. This lets them live in a small area of housing which is managed by care staff that will be around to help.
Supported housing is made up of suitable or adapted accommodation, with personal care to meet independent needs.
For more information or for an application for supported housing please email supportedhousing@medway.gov.uk
Supported living
Supported Living can be available for young people with SEND aged 18 and over.
This could be an option for young people who are living residential colleges or who are unable to remain living with their family and need support to live within their community.
To access supported living, you'll need a needs assessment. For more information call 01634 334 466.
Support for carers
Support for carers is available if you give regular care to a family member with SEND and your physical or mental health is deteriorating or is at risk of deteriorating.
Find out more about support for carers.
Carers can request a carer’s assessment to find out if they can get support.
There are other organisations to help:
Visual and hearing impairment
Visual and hearing impairment support is available from many organisations across Medway.