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Personal Assistants

Welcome to the Bedford Borough Personal Assistant Hub! This is a brand new page which we have coproduced with our Parent Carer Forum to hold all of the information regarding Personal Assistants (PA's) in one place. Here you will find out more information regarding 'What…

NDD Local Services and Support - Parenting Supporting

Being a parent is both rewarding and challenging. All children are unique and families too but there are often common themes that are relevant to all parents. It is perfectly normal to sometimes wonder if you are getting things right or if there is perhaps…

NDD Local Services and Support - Healthy Relationships

We all want children to grow up healthy, happy, safe and able to manage the challenges and opportunities of modern Britain. From September 2020 all primary age children will be taught Relationships and Health Education in school. Your child’s school will have flexibility to deliver the content in a…

NDD Local Services and Support - Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Children with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties: As with other developmental skills and milestones, the age at which children learn language and start talking can vary. Some children take a little longer - when those around them know about the stages of communication development and…

Spectrum Community Arts video workshops with movement, music, games and transport theme

Join Spectrum Community Arts online at The Higgins and travel through a series of pre-recorded video workshops with movement, music, games and transport themed fun! These exciting workshops will be accessible and engaging for all! At the end, join in our Zoom Celebration that builds…

Money Roundup -benefits and grants

Benefits Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to? Martin Lewis Martin Money Tips advises “If you have an income of less than £30,000 and you are struggling, it is worth spending ten minutes on a benefits calculator Benefits Calculator https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/service.page?id=GMuG8ibs71c For information…

Your Health Passport

If you live within Bedfordshire, the Looked after Children’s Health Team will send you a Health Passport; this will contain key information from your childhood such as if/when you had immunisations and information about any health needs you have (in the past or current health…

Support from the Looked after Children's Health Team

During your time in care, you will have had annual health assessments with a nurse from the Looked after Children’s Health Team, as a Care Leaver you no longer need to have these assessments. However, the Looked after Children’s Health Team are still available to…

Support for your Mental and Emotional Health

We know that moving to the Leaving and After Care Team can be a tricky time for you, there can be lots of changes and decisions to make and this can feel a little bit overwhelming. Your Social Worker and Personal Advisor will support you…

Becoming a Personal Assistant (PA)

Personal Assistants (PA’s) are employed to assist children/young people who need support with health or social care and provide extra support to the parent/guardian. Every child is different and so are their needs, PA support can vary from working with a child with Autism to…

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