What to Do if Your Child’s Care Package is Reduced

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A factsheet for parents

Families often ask for help from our Legal Rights Service because they are unhappy with the way a local authority has changed or reduced their child’s care package without re-assessment. This factsheet explains what you can do if you find yourself in that situation.

This factsheet applies to England and Wales.

 

Factsheet - Child’s Care package is Reduced - Cerebra the charity for children with brain conditions
First edition 2017. This edition 2023. Review date 2026.

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