As a parent, you have the right to ask for your child’s needs to be assessed by the social services department. Jesslyn from Contact A Family explains the process of requesting this assessment.
Jesslyn Parkes, is the Helpline Manager of Contact a Family, the charity for families of all disabled children regardless of their disability or condition. For advice, support and more information visit www.cafamily.org.uk or call the free helpline on 0808 808 3555.
* Info correct at time of filming