Useful Contacts
Information about all aspects of SEND should be found on the Bedford Borough Local Offer
Education
The Educational Psychology Team work with schools and families, to improve children and young people’s learning experience, when there are concerns around their learning, behaviour or emotional well-being.
school.support@bedford.gov.uk or 01234 228693
The SEND Team assess Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs and monitors Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). We offer guidance on the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process, and provide information about the services that can support you.
sendteam@bedford.gov.uk or 01234 228375
SENDIASS (SEND Information, Advice and Support Service) provide help for parents, children and young people to navigate through the Special Educational Needs process.
Social Care
Early Help aim is to provide the right action at the right time with the right support. Support can come from a range of services and organisations, for parents, children and young people of any age.
01234 718700 during office hours
0300 300 8123 out of hours
Children with Disabilities Team are a specialist social work team that offers support to children and young people with disabilities aged 0 to 18 and their families.
cwddn@bedford.gov.uk or 01234 267422
Adult Social Care (Aged 18+) before they can meet your needs for care and support, we have to see if you are eligible, following an assessment of your care needs.
01234 276168
Health
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides outpatient assessments, support and treatment for children and young people up to the age of 18 experiencing moderate to severe mental health problems.
01234 893300
01234 893301
https://camhs.elft.nhs.uk/service_detail.aspx?ID=201
Mental Health Hub provides links to services and support available to help you with your child's mental health and wellbeing.
https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/site.page?id=R_ScQflCiWk
Paediatric Service paediatricians working in the Bedford and Luton community. Help your family to best understand your child's medical needs.
0300 5550606
ccs.bedsandlutonchildrenshealthhub@nhs.net
Health Hub provides support from a number of services to help with your child's health.
0300 555 0606
ccs.bedsandlutonchildrenshealthhub@nhs.net
Text: 07507 331886
Child Development Centre (CDC) provides services to children with developmental needs and disabilities.
01234 310278
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
01234 310589
Cambridgeshire Community Services (CCS)
Other Local Organisations Offering Support
Autism Beds
01234 350704
BDCPS
01234 351759
Carers in Bedfordshire
0300 111 1919
CHUMS
01525 863924
Citizens Advice
01234 867944
Faces
01234 270 601
Mencap
Open Door
counselling@bedfordopendoor.org.uk
01234 360388
07922 105200
National Organisations Offering Support
IPSEA
Listening Ear (Contact)
www.contact.org.uk/help-for-families/listening-ear
SOS SEN
Family Fund
Complaints/Escalation
If you have a complaint about a school follow the school’s complaints procedure which will be on their website as well as all of their policies.
CCS Pals – for anything related to Health/Therapies etc.
Bedford Borough Complaints and Feedback on Education and Social Care be.heard@bedford.gov.uk