FAQs Local Support
EALING CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS: How long will I be on the waiting list?
We cannot predict that, as it is dependant on children either moving out of borough, or to adult services.
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EALING CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS: Which service is most in demand?
At present we have more families waiting for home based respite than the after school club.
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EALING CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS: Are your staff trained and CRB checked?
All staff receive ongoing training and are CRB checked.
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EALING CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS: Can you look after all my children while I have a break?
That depends- we have to make care plans for all children we work with, and carry out risk assessments to...
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EALING CROSSROADS CARING FOR CARERS: Is your scheme registered and monitored?
Yes, we are registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate (CSCI) and we also have a quality assurance system...
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Ealing Mencap – Connexions Project: What happens when my son/daughter is 25?
The Connexions workers will try to link you in with other organisations that will be able to offer advice and...
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P.E.S.T.S: Can I just come to P.E.S.T.S?
Yes if you have a child aged 0 to 5 with a disability / special need and you have spoken...
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P.E.S.T.S: Is transport provided?
Yes within the London Borough of Ealing, to PESTS and back to your home .
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P.E.S.T.S: Can I bring other children in the family?
Yes. Brothers and sisters under 5 years old are welcome.
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P.E.S.T.S: Is there a waiting list?
No.
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P.E.S.T.S: Is there a charge?
No.
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Sure Start South Northolt: Do I live in the area?
Please see map / leaflet or telephone to find out.
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Contact a Family - Ealing: Can you provide legal advice and representation?
No, but we can direct you to organisations that can.
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Contact a Family - Ealing: Can you provide advice on immigration issues?
No, but we can direct you to organisations that can.
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Contact a Family - Ealing: Can you help with welfare benefits and appealing decisons?
Yes we can provide advice, help with filling in forms and advocacy in appealing decisons but we cannot provide legal representation.
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Contact a Family - Ealing: Can you help me if I live outside the borough of Ealing?
Unfortunatley we are only funded to support families in Ealing but you can contact our national freephone helpline for information...
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Sure Start Acton: What services can you offer me?
Family support groups including toddler groups, healthy living groups, health support groups. We also offer family day trips and...
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Sure Start Acton: Can Sure Start pay for my childcare?
No, Sure Start does not pay for childcare. Support for childcare is through Working Tax Credit or local colleges...
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Sure Start Acton: Does Sure Start run a creche?
No, Sure Start has specific creches to support groups, but we do not run a full time creche. The...
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Sure Start Acton: Why does Sure Start Acton only serve South Acton, Acton Vale and Rufford and Moreton Estates?
We are funded by Central Government to serve a specific number of the population in an area of deprivation. ...
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