Hart & Rushmoor Branch

Parent Voice have extended the criteria for their buddy scheme for children/young people aged 7 years and over. If you have a child who attends a special school, receiving higher rate DLA or would do so if you were to claim it, then you are entitled to 10 hours of “buddying” (though this may be extended to 20 hours!)

The deadline to apply is 14th March 2011, so be quick!!

Buddies will be a paid worker supplied by a local organisation and paid for by Parent Voice and up to 100 miles of travel costs will also be paid for. The Hours must be used up by 31st May 2011.

You will need to complete a form and send it to Parent Voice, they will then send you an info pack with details of approved providers. It is then up to you to discuss your child’s needs with your chosen provider and they will invoice Parent Voice for the hours.

You will be responsible for funding the activities your child and the buddy attend and any miles over the allotted 100. The organisations will be providing a buddy for your child, not a carer - so make sure you clarify this with them beforehand.

 For more information, contact Parent Voice in Basingstoke on 01256 472767.