The ‘front door’ to Early Help services led by Cornwall Council and Cornwall Foundation Trust.

Staff within the Early Help Hub will decide whether the child / young person is eligible for support and which service is most appropriate. This is usually in discussion with the person making the request and / or young person / family.

Children and young people who are aged pre-birth to 18. If a young person has a special educational need or disability, who have a need for early help care and support, this is extended up to age 25.

• Professionals, parents and young people can request early help.
• Parents/carers must have Parental Responsibility (PR) if requesting a service for a child. 
• Young people must be old enough to consent for support themselves (aged 13 or above). 

Parents and/or professionals can request:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Early Support - Supporting Change in Partnership (SCIP)
• Early Years Service
• Family Group Conferencing (available only for children and young people with a Children in Need plan) 
• Family Support
• Health Visiting 
• Parenting Support
• Portage
• School Nursing 
• Targeted Youth Support