About the Light House
The Integrated Disabled Children's Service (IDCS) is based at the Light House.
The Light House is a purpose built environment for disabled children and the staff who work with them.
The IDCS is jointly funded by us and NHS Southern Derbyshire CCG.
Services available from the Light House
- Community and home support
- Residential short breaks
- Community short breaks
- Social workers
- Children's practitioners
- Occupational therapists
Who can access our services?
| Service | Eligibility criteria | Age | Referral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | A diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability, or Any other condition (for example, life-limiting illness) and a diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability. |
0-17 years |
Early Help Assessment required |
| Residential Short Breaks | A diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability, or Any other condition (for example. life-limiting illness) and a diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability. |
0-17 years | Early Help Assessment required |
| Community and Home Support | A diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability, or Any other condition (for example. life-limiting illness) and a diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability. |
0-17 years | Early Help Assessment required |
| Occupational Therapy | A diagnosed permanent and substantial physical disability, and/or A diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability. |
0-17 years | Early Help Assessment required |
| Direct Payments | A diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability, or Any other condition (eg. life-limiting illness) and a diagnosed moderate to severe learning disability. |
0-17 years | Early Help Assessment required |
| Any diagnosed disability and not already receiving any of the following services: residential stays at school or at the Light House: hospice care playschemes youth services Link Care (fostering service) scheme after school clubs a Direct Payment agreed for social activities |
0-17 years | Early Help Assessment required | |
| Youth Service | Moderate learning disability. | 11–25 years | No referral needed |
The Early Help Assessment must be completed by a professional already known to the child or young person, for example:
- a school teacher
- a health visitor
- a paediatrician
- a doctor (GP).
You must provide evidence of diagnoses by including at least one of the following with the Early Help Assessment:
- psychiatric report
- psychologist report
- letter from a paediatrician
- completed Education Health Care Plan.
If we do not receive this evidence the referral will not be accepted. You may include any other relevant assessments you think will support the referral.
Please send the Early Help Assessment form and supporting evidence to our address.
If you need any further information or help to complete the form, please telephone the Single Point of Access on 01332 256990.
How can children under 5 access services?
We will accept referrals for children under 5 with no formal diagnosis. In these cases, we will carry out an assessment to work out which agency is best placed to meet the child’s needs.
A review of this assessment will take place each year after a service is provided. This does not apply to the Youth Service.
How do I contact the Light House?
Please contact us for more information and advice.