What help is there for parent carers? Parent carers can access support from several organisations in Redbridge. Redbridge Children's Services If you are the parent of a child with a disability, you can request an assessment from Redbridge Council to determine if you are eligible for a care package. The Redbridge Children with Disabilities Team provides support to children and young people who have been diagnosed with a permanent, severe or profound disability, and their families. Parents, carers, professionals or members of the public can make a referral to the Redbridge Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub to request support for children and young people who require services from the Children with Disabilities Service. To request support, complete the referral form here. Information and advice can be obtained from the Children with Disabilities Service Duty Worker by contacting 020 8708 6092. RIASS (Redbridge Information, Advice and Support Service) RIASS provides advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents or carers in Redbridge. RIASS provides guidance on navigating services for children with SEND, including Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs), educational support services, appeals, SEND travel assistance, and so on. Lean more on their website here. Empowering Parents Together (EPT) EPT helps parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities to improve and make positive changes to not only their lives but also the lives of their families. They provide information, support and training to empower them to take part in helping to shape local services and make a difference in Redbridge. EPT host coffee mornings and workshops for parents and carers. To learn more about their work and how to join as a member, visit their website.