Local Offer - Information for carers

Young people aged 18 and over who have additional needs are entitled to an assessment under a law called the Care Act.

We’ll support the young person during the assessment to identify their care and support needs. We’ll then work with you to create a plan that tells you how those needs can be met. This is called a care and support plan.

The plan may include details of:

• support from family and friends
• information and advice that has been given
• how they will access existing community and universal services

If the young person’s care and support needs are eligible under the Care Act, part of the plan may include funding from adult social care.

Parents and carers of young people who have care and support needs are also entitled to an assessment and support plan.

You can find out more about carer's assessment if you are caring for a child, young person or a person over the age of 18.

Does your child have an additional need or disability?

You are not alone, Carers Trust Solihull are here to help you. They offer a range of free services including:

• assessments
• support planning
• information and Advice
• emotional Support
• activities
• training
• carers card

For further information you can contact the Carers Trust Solihull by:

• calling 0121 788 1143
• email centre@solihullcarers.org

Our Short Breaks Statement sets out the leisure activities and short breaks offered by Solihull Council to children and young people with a disability.

It tells you about:

• the range of services available
• how to access them
• how we consult with parents/carers and children and young people

Some overnight breaks are taken at Lyndon House. You can see its Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating. 

Further information is available on the Short Breaks webpage.

You can use our directory to find options for short breaks and respite care.

If the young person receives funding as part of their Care and Support Plan this is called a personal budget. This is the amount of money we will pay towards their care and support.

Our factsheet provides information on personal budgets for children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities.