Yes you can. You must: 

• Be between 0 and 18 years old 
• Be living (or have your main residence) in Shropshire 
• Have a social care plan, a child in need plan, a short breaks plan for disabled children or an education, health and care plan (EHCP)  
• Be willing and able to manage a direct payment if aged 16 or 17, or for parents/carers to do so on your behalf 

Find out more from the following pages:

• Children's social care and health 
• Preparing for transition into adulthood 
• Disabled Children's Team 

You can discuss, and request to receive, direct payments as an alternative with your children’s social work team or preparing for adulthood worker. Contact 0345 6789063.

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