Shared care schemes provide regular short term breaks for children and young people by linking them to approved carers.
Residential care
Residential and shared care for children and young people up to the age of 18 years who are assessed as having a severe and substantial learning disability. Young residents are encouraged to achieve their potential.
A scheme that aims to help disabled children to access childcare, play and leisure opportunities.
Oxfordshire Community Project
Project members work with other agencies to organise and develop play and leisure activities.
Social workers
We have social workers providing continuing support to young people and their families in:
Oxford
Banbury
Abingdon
Witney
Hugh Ellis Paediatric Assessment Centre (HEPAC), Churchill Hospital, Oxford. Oxfordshire's Child Development Centre
Hernes House, resources centre for children with learning disabilities
Down's Syndrome service, Park Road, Oxford
Services for teenagers
Young people aged 14-18 can receive an integrated assessment by care managers to identify needs and form the basis of a care plan.
Most aged 16-17 cannot get means-tested benefits. Young people are expected either to be supported by parents, or be in education, full-time employment or Work Based Learning for Young People, which used to be called Youth Training. There are, however, a few exceptions. Find out more about benefits for 16 and 17 year olds.
Working in partnership
Barnardos manage two resource centres for the team:
Summerfield in Abingdon
Sycamore in Banbury
The Children’s Society manages Western Corner play and leisure activities in Witney.
The team also works with other groups and organisations across the county.
How can young children obtain services?
Children need to be assessed by our Children and Families team. If you would like more information about this service, you can complete this online form or telephone Social & Community Services at 0845 050 7666.
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