You are automatically eligible if you live on the Isle of Wight and are able to tick one or more of the following categories for your child:
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In receipt of Higher Level Disability Living Care Component Allowance
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Has a statement of Special Educational Needs
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Has undergone a professional assessment i.e. Common Assessment Framework or initial/core assessment
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My child is receiving a service from one of the following:
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Children’s Disability Team
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Portage Service/Early Years Team
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Occupational Therapy service
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Physiotherapy service
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Beaulieu House or Family Link
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Acute Nursing Team
You are also eligible if you live on the Isle of Wight and are able to tick any two of the following for your child:
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Normal activities are interrupted by frequent health needs, affecting progress in development or education
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Requires frequent use of specialist equipment, including wheelchair/buggy and/or help from carer/parent tget around
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Requires regular support with basic self-care functions eg. eating, going to the toilet, washing, dressing and/or need more regular supervision during the day and sometimes at night than you would expect for a child of their age
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Does not hear spoken words and/or needs help to make up for complete loss of sound awareness and may have hearing aids or implants
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Has very little or no sight and/or are registered blind or needs support to move around
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**Eligibility Criteria are subject to Council Confirmation**
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| The Isle of Wight Council and NHS Isle of Wight are providing a range of planned short breaks for disabled children, thanks to funding provided by the Aiming High for Disabled Children scheme. |
