If you have a child or young person who has a significant and substantial disability, we may be able to offer support.

Connect families with the right services
Work together to create equal opportunities
Deliver high quality, responsive support
Tailor care to each child's individual needs

Our multidisciplinary team provides three key services:

Social Workers can:

• Signpost to local support
• Complete a Section 23 (outcomes focused assessment) to help support your child and your family
• Following the completion of a section 23 outcomes could include:
  • short breaks away from home for your child
  • care packages at home to help with everyday tasks for your child
• Support families who choose to access Self Directed Support to manage their own care arrangements

The Activity Scheme Coordinator can:

• Offer access to our Activity Scheme during school holidays
• Offer access to youth clubs and art groups
• Provide social and recreational opportunities for your child
• Offer a Befriending Service throughout the year to give young people leisure and recreational experiences

To access Activity Scheme, Befriending, youth clubs and art groups, you will need to complete an application form and will be assessed against the criteria.

For Social Work and Activity Scheme referrals, please contact the Initial Response Team (IRT) by emailing irt@falkirk.gov.uk or by calling 01324 506 070. (CWDT do not accept direct referrals)

Children’s Occupational Therapy can:

• Ensure children have access to the specialist equipment and adaptations they need to take part in everyday activities both at home and school.
• Support parents and carers to safely care for a child or young person
• Help children be safe, independent, included, and achieving

For Occupational Therapy enquiries, please email to FCCOT@falkirk.gov.uk or call 01324 506 070.

Children’s Occupational Therapy Referral Form
Children's Occupational Therapy Leaflet

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