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We collaborate and innovate in social care to improve people's lives, adults and children, working with a wide range of partners and people with lived experience.

We do this by providing innovative consultancy, expert training, extensive resources and information and evidence-based insights.

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Disability Living Allowance ( DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:

is under 16

has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability

They will need to meet all the eligibility requirements.

The is between £26.90 and £172.50 a week and depends on the level of help the child needs.

If your child lives in Scotland

You need to apply for Child Disability Payment instead of DLA for children.

If your child is getting DLA for children but they have moved to Scotland, you'll need to report this change so they can get Child Disability Payment instead.

If your child moves from Scotland to England or Wales

If your child gets Child Disability Payment, you must:

Your Child Disability Payment will stop 13 weeks after your child moves - apply for DLA as soon as possible after moving or your payments could be affected.

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Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.

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Medway Childrens Social Care - Monday to Friday

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If the child is in immediate danger
In an emergency phone 999.
If you think the child is at immediate risk of harm phone us straightaway:

Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm on 01634 334 466

out of hours on 03000 419 191.

When to refer a child to Medway's Children's Services

Read our threshold guidance to find out when to refer a child to children's services in Medway.

Request help

Use our online forms to:

Keeping children safe

Our Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) is responsible for agreeing how organisations will work together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in Medway.

Find out more on the Medway Safeguarding Children Partnership website.

Read guidance on working to safeguard children on the GOV.UK website.

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We have staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk to you about your worries.

During the day and in office hours

Concerned about an adult

To tell us about an adult safeguarding concern, either:

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Out of hours and in an emergency

If you need to contact us outside of normal office hours, for example during the night, call 03000 41 91 91.
If you think someone is in immediate danger, the best thing to do is call 999 for the emergency services.
Tell us as much as you can

The more information you can give us about what's happening and where it's happening, the better. We encourage you to give your name, but we won't tell anyone else you called unless you give us permission to do so. We take every report of abuse seriously and investigate all of them.

Abuse is a breach of someone's rights, and may be a single act or happen repeatedly over a period of time. Abuse may be deliberate, but may also be caused by neglect or ignorance. It can happen anywhere, including your home, your child's school, a residential or nursing home, at hospital, or in a public place. In many cases, abuse is a criminal offence.

Don't assume that someone else will take responsibility. You could help to save someone's life. If you are worried, report it.

How you can prevent abuse

If you think someone is in danger, this is an emergency, call the police on 999.

If it is not an emergency you can phone us:

Visit the Kent Safeguarding Children Multi Agency Partnership website if you're worried about a child.

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We support young people up to the age of 18 or (21 if looked after and in care) who are affected or are experiencing issues with drugs and/or alcohol. We are a free and confidential service. We don't judge and we don't tell people what to do. We are here to listen and support you to make the positive changes that you want to make. We have a young person in Gillinghan where you can drop in to see us or alternatively, we are able to come and see you wherever is most convenient for you. We can meet you in school or college, at your home, community setting or anywhere else you feel comfortable and safe.

How can we support you?

We can help if you are worried about a friend or family member and their drink or drug use. We have helped lots of people and we can help you too.

Our service is free and confidential and includes:

Advice and information

One-to-one support

Group work support

Telephone support

Virtual support

Family support

NEET Support (for those not in education, employment or training)

Diversionary activities for example - Gym memberships, walk and talk sessions, visits to places of interest, health and well being session

Information for parents and carers and professionals

If you're a parent, carer, or professional and you need advice or info, please email us on: info@openroad.org.uk

Medway Young Persons Service referrals

Please complete both forms and send them to openroad.medway@openroad.cjsm.net (secure email, can only accept CJSM/NHS.net and other government secure emails), or contact YP-Medway@openroad.org.uk or 01634 566285 for alternative ways to send the referral.

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Medway Young Person Drug and Alcohol Service - Open Road Visions

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Who we are? We support young people up to the age of 18 or (21 if looked after and in care) who are affected or are experiencing issues with drugs and/or alcohol. We are a free and confidential service. We don't judge and we don't tell people what to do.