Most families will experience problems at some time.  Sometimes these difficulties can be overwhelming and parents will need all the support they can get.  We will help families with ‘children in need’ in line with The Children Act 1989.  Children in need are those whose health and welfare may suffer without support from social services.  Disabled children are also considered to be children in need.

We try to make sure that we provide the best possible help and offer a range of services to help with different problems.

There are times when families feel under extreme pressure and cannot cope.  There can be many reasons for this.  If your family is not coping well, we will find out more about your families needs.  It is important to provide the most suitable support.  We will do this by carefully assessing the situation so that, together, we can decide what help can be offered.

If you feel that you need help from social services, please contact us.  We will find out what help you need and put you in touch with the right people.  Getting advice and support at an early stage can stop problems from getting worse.

We can give advice and support, and may also be able to suggest some other organisations that can help you.

Sometimes we can help to sort a problem out straight away.  Other times it may take longer.  If this is the case, we will appoint a social worker to help you.

If you would like further information about our services, or you would like to request help from the Children and Family Service, please contact us.