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What to Do if Your Child Isn’t Getting the Social Care Support S/he Needs

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A factsheet for parents

Families often contact our Legal Rights Service and tell us that they’ve been assessed by social services but still aren’t getting the support they need. This factsheet explains what you can do if you find yourself in that situation.

This factsheet applies to England and Wales.

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Factsheet - What to do if your child isn’t getting the social care support s/he needs- Cerebra the charity for children with brain conditions.

First edition 2017. This edition 2023. Review date 2026.

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