Disabled children

If your child has a disability and you need help, contact Newport City Council's duty team who will pass the referral to the disabled children’s team. 

The disabled children’s team provides services to disabled children and their families until the young person reaches the age of eighteen.  

We'll assess your child's needs so that we understand what services would be most suitable.

Eligibility criteria is used so that those in greatest need receive help. 

Register with the Index 

• read about education for children with special needs
• read about the short breaks service and view the short breaks services statement
• additional needs childcare
• keep up with activities at the Serennu centre
• find out about disability sports in Newport 
• apply for a carer's parking permit

Complete the carer's referral form

Related support 

Citizens Advice Bureau - Disability Benefit for Children project

Contact 

Disabled Children’s Team, Serennu Children’s Centre, Cwrt Camlas, High Cross, Newport, NP10 9LY

Email children.disabilities@newport.gov.uk or phone (01633) 656 656