What is early help?
All children, young people and families in Shropshire can access services such as health and education, these are known as 'universal services', because they are available to all.
However, some will need extra support in order to be healthy, safe and to achieve their potential. We call this ‘Early help’. Early help means providing support as soon as a difficulty emerges, so that children, young people and families get the right help at the right time, to improve their lives now and in the future.
We want all children and young people in Shropshire to achieve the best possible outcomes and to receive the support they need - when they need it most. This early help support could come from one service or a few different types of services, including a targeted service.
If you feel that you and your family might need some additional help and support, then you’re in the right place to find out more.
What families tell us about the Early Help team...
“It's been really positive. We've had lots of help, pointing us in the right direction, help with our daughter's behaviour, financial help, sleep advice. Play practitioner has helped us to do things together as a family.”
“I was always consulted and I had a good collaboration with the Early Help team…everything worked out good for us. The early intervention put us on the right path and gave my son a chance. Now my son is thriving being in the right environment with trained teachers in special needs. Made a huge difference for us as a family and for him personally. He's developing wonderfully. I'm very proud of him.”
“Helpful and understanding. Comfortable chat and not being interrogated, can talk about life and not judged.”
“Positive, good clear communication. Very supportive.”
