All four dcs have disabilities/other health problems.
All four receive dla, 2 receive higher rates for both components.
Recently had a CAF referral done, initially we were told we would get 3 hours respite a week, then the sw manager said no we didn't qualify for that scheme.
We were told the early intervention team couldn't help us and we we referred to children with disabilities team.
CWD team said no, they would not take on our case as none of dcs have learning difficulties.
Sw then referred to the children in need team, they said they would not take the case on as dcs have lifelong conditions and they only deal with short term conditions whereas CWD deal with long term (but only if there's a recognised learning problem as well).
Sw is closing our case, thes nothing she can do and no help she can offer.
I can't believe we are stuck in between each SS team and none of them can offer us any help or support.