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Crisis services and planning for a crisis This MIND guide explains what mental health crisis services are available, how they can help and when to access them. It also explains how you can plan for a crisis. If you're feeling in crisis right now, see…
SENDIASS Service
The Bedford SENDIASS (formerly Bedford SEND Advice) provide a free, impartial and confidential service to parents and carers of children who have special educational needs and or a disability (SEND). We also offer support to young people with SEN or a disability to help them…
Can I learn to drive if I have a disability?
Having a disability doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t drive – there are various modifications that can be designed to help make your driving as comfortable as possible, depending on your needs. Get a provisional licence First off, you should apply for your provisional driving…
Bedford Borough's Summer Of SEND
The Bedford Borough Local Area has organised a "Summer of SEND" across June, July and August 2021. This is a celebration of all things Special Educational Needs and / or Disability (SEND) across Bedford Borough. There is a wide range of events for Parent/Carers, Practitioners,…
NDD Local Services and Support - Condition specific information (ADHD)
You may have concerns about your child (including a child in your care) where there is more than one area of concern about their development (walking, talking, learning). This could be caused by a medical condition or a conditions which affects how their nervous system…
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…
Personal Assistants - Advertising for work
Welcome to our Personal Assistant listing page. This page enabled local Personal Assistants to advertise themselves so that prospective families or professionals can view who is in the local area willing to undertake PA work. Below is a list of Personal Assistants, click on the…
Families looking to employ a Personal Assistant (PA)
Below you will see a list of families within the local area who are seeking a Personal Assistant to support one or more of their children. By clicking on the tab, it will expand to give more details to prospective Personal Assistants regarding the child's…
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…