The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needsand disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles:• Supporting children andyoung people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their careplan.• Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caringresponsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional andphysical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.

The contract covers urgent and specialist personal support to children with additional needsand disabilities. Personal support in the home has two main roles:• Supporting children and young people with additional needs and disabilities to achieve the outcomes of their care plan.• Supporting parents and carers, by giving them assistance with their caring responsibilities or a short break. This is to enable them to look after their own emotional and physical health and provide more sustainable care to their whole family.