The Light House holds the Integrated Disabled Children's Service.
It is a purpose built environment for disabled children and the staff who work with them.
The centre is jointly funded and managed by Derby City Council Children and Young People's Services and Derby City Primary Care Trust.
The services based on the building are:
Eligibility
The children the Light House works with:
The service works with children who have a substantial, permanent and enduring physical disability or impairment and/or a moderate to severe learning disability. It is a service for profoundly disabled children with complex needs between birth and 17 years old.
Overnight breaks will be provided to children eight years and over (five years in exceptional circumstances) across Derby City and South Derbyshire that have severe challenging behaviour or who are profound and multiple learning disabled.
Children with severe learning disability who have social care needs living in Derby may also receive a residential overnight service.
How to access the service
To access the service a common assessment must be undertaken and accompanied with a signed consent form for the Light House.
This must be completed by a professional already working with the child, that knows the child and the perceived difficulties, eg school teacher, community nurse, health visitor, paediatrician, OT or physiotherapist that will identify any unmet needs.
Please ensure you complete all sections, state who the lead professional is, how you will review the child's needs and have the Light House consent form signed by a parent or carer.
Common Assessment - Frequently Asked Questions 
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You can obtain a copy of the CAF and the Light House consent form using the links below or by ringing 01332 256990.
Common Assessment Form 
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Consent Form 90kb
Please forward these to our Single Point of Access at the Light House.
How to contact us
Address: The Light House, St Mark's Road, Derby DE21 6AL
Telephones:
- Over 11s Team - 01332 256983
- Under 11s Team - 01332 256971
- Preschool Team and Light House Nursery - 01332 256995
- Community Support Team - 01332 256981
- Therapy Team - 01332 256961
- Residential Team - 01332 256995
- Special Needs Toy Library - 01332 256965
The Light House can also provide information, advice and sign posting to other services. Please contact our Single Point of Access on 01332 256990 or complete the e-form below.
Further information on services for disabled children