A Designated Clinical Officer for SEND (DCO) and an Associate Designated Clinical Officer for SEND (ADCO) work with, and support, health providers, NHS Dorset, BCP Council and Dorset Council. They ...

Designated Mentors are usually school staff e.g. teachers or teaching assistants (KS1-post 16) who have received specific additional training from Educational Psychologists. Their role is to become a key attachment ...

The Development and Behaviour Pathway for children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the wider Dorset area has been developed to help clarify the steps that ...

The NHS has useful information about development co-ordination disorder (dyspraxia) on their website. NHS information about dyspraxia in children NHS information about dyspraxia in adults ...

Dingley's Promise Bournemouth centre opened its doors in April 2024, and is situated in Moore Avenue on the site of Kinson and West Howe Children’s Centre. The purpose of the ...

The disability access fund (DAF) is money given to early years/childcare providers to help support children with special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities in their setting. The aim of the DAF ...

Disabled Facilities Grants pay for essential adaptations to help people with disabilities stay in their own homes. Grants are administered by Housing and Community Services (HCS) under the Housing Grants, Construction and ...

Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG's) are available for children and young people with permanent disabilities in their main residence. The grant provides up to £30,000 depending on the assessed needs of ...

It is important to register with a GP, so you can access health services if you need them. You can register with a GP of your choice, as long as you ...

Food banks need your help, now more than ever. Next time you do your grocery or food shop, please remember your local food banks. How to donate You can use the food bank ...