We want families to know what support is available to help them and how they can access it when they need it. These pages provide information about the support and activities that are available to you and your family in Devon.
- Social care support – how to access support, advice, or an assessment from the Disabled Children’s Service.
- Support groups and networks – there are lots of different support groups in Devon which offer varied support including online and community groups, parent forums and information and advice services.
- Childcare and wraparound care – find out more about how to find suitable childcare in your area.
- Finding activities for your family – find out how you can search for suitable activities for your family in Devon.
- Parent Carers Needs Assessment – getting an assessment of your support needs.
Public Health Nursing
Devon County Council provides health visiting and school nursing services for children, young people and families across Devon. Find out more about the support and advice the Public Health Nursing Service can offer.
Support from Children and Family Health Devon
Children and Family Health Devon provides health services for children, young people and families across Devon. Take a look at their directory of services to find out exactly what support and advice they can offer.
Support from the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership (Devon SCP)
The Devon SCP aims to make sure that children and families get the right support, in the right place at the right time. The Devon SCP website provides information about early help and life chances as children grow up as well as keeping children safe and health and wellbeing.
Contact information
To find out more about SEND support in your area you can also contact our SEND team by email at sendlocaloffer@devon.gov.uk or by phone on 01392 383000 and asking for ‘SEND local offer’.
More information on activities and support for families
The support, advice and practical help available for families who have a disabled child.
How short breaks give children a chance to meet new people and enjoy different experiences whilst giving their families a break from their caring responsibilities.
Find out who the assessments are for and how you can get one.
There are lots of different support groups in Devon offering varied support including community groups, parent forums and information and advice services.
Helping to make it as easy as possible for you to find suitable childcare for your child.
Sports and leisure activities Playing sports, taking part in exercise, and socialising with other people are all really important for good physical and emotional health. […]