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Many children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities will also require support from the health service and social care. Please click on the relevant links below to find out where you can get support.

If a child or young person has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, this may cover their health needs relating to their SEN, and social care needs relating to their SEN or to their disability. You can find out more on this by clicking the links below.

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EHC plans - health and care needs

Published: 1st April, 2017

Updated: 6th February, 2024

Author: Emma Brock

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