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Social Care That Doesn’t Leave You Hanging
Independent Care Act assessments, proper care planning, and real follow-through for SEND families.
If you’re a parent of a child or young person with SEND, you’ll know how broken the system feels. Assessments take forever — especially when your young person turns 18 and moves to adult services. For younger children, assessments might be easier to get, but they’re often vague, outdated, or written to tick boxes, not meet needs. Families are left firefighting while support stalls.
At Little Nellies, we do it differently. We carry out independent Care Act 2014 assessments that councils, tribunals, and even courts take seriously. Our reports feed into care planning, PIP applications, and personal injury claims, giving you evidence that actually counts. Most importantly, they keep the focus where it belongs: on your child or young person’s real needs — today, not years ago.
about us
Why Families Come to Us
The Pain Points Parents Tell Us
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“Still Waiting? We’re Not.”
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Families wait months for assessments — especially when a young person turns 18. By the time support lands, the needs have already changed.
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“Box-Ticking Isn’t an Assessment.”
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Children’s assessments might be easier to get, but they’re often vague, outdated, or written to save money, not meet needs.
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“Parents Aren’t Project Managers.”
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Health, education, and social care don’t talk to each other. Families are left stuck in the middle, chasing updates and firefighting.
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“Missed Needs = Missed Chances.”
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The wrong words in an assessment can derail PIP applications, personal injury claims, or even access to basic support.
What We Do Differently
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Independent. Recognised. Respected.
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Care Act 2014–compliant assessments written in plain English — used in tribunals, PIP claims, and courts.
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No More ‘As Required.’
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Our care plans spell out what’s needed, who delivers it, and how it’s checked.
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We Do the Chasing.
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From sourcing providers to negotiating fees, we take the load so families can breathe.
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Support That Grows With Your Child.
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Regular reviews keep care relevant as your young person’s needs evolve.
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Evidence That Holds Weight.
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Our reports don’t sit in a drawer — they’re trusted across the system when families need backup.
Four Steps to Getting Social Care Sorted
“Still Waiting? We’re Not.”
Families can’t afford six months of silence from the council. And when the report finally lands, it’s often generic, box-ticking nonsense
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Independent Social Care Assessment
“Still Waiting? We’re Not.”
Families can’t afford six months of silence from the council. And when the report finally lands, it’s often generic, box-ticking nonsense.
We deliver full Care Act 2014–compliant assessments, written in plain English. We look at health, emotional wellbeing, education, family stress, and independence goals. Our reports aren’t just useful for care planning — they also hold weight in PIP applications and personal injury claims.
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Care Planning
“No More Vague Promises.”
A plan that says “support as required” is no plan at all. Parents are left with uncertainty, gaps in care, and constant firefighting.
We co-produce a personalised care plan with you and your young person. It spells out what support is needed, who provides it, and how it’s monitored. From respite care to long-term independence planning — nothing is left fuzzy.
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Care Brokerage (Organising)
“Parents Aren’t Project Managers.”
Families shouldn’t have to spend hours ringing providers, comparing costs, and chasing services that don’t call back.
We act as your care broker — researching, shortlisting, and liaising with providers that fit your child’s needs. Whether it’s after hospital discharge or during a tricky transition to adult services, we take the stress out of organising care.
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Ongoing Review
“Needs Change. Plans Should Too.”
Support written three years ago won’t match your young person today. Families often spot the cracks long before services admit them.
We stick around with regular reviews. We update care plans so they stay relevant, spot risks early, and keep providers accountable — so your child’s support grows with them, not against them.
Health & Social Care Needs Court Report
When ‘Good Enough’ Evidence Isn’t Good Enough.
If your family is in the middle of a PIP fight, tribunal, or personal injury claim, you need more than vague assessments and crossed fingers. You need court-ready evidence that actually stands up.
That’s what our Health & Social Care Needs Court Report delivers: a detailed, CPR Part 35–compliant assessment of your child or young person’s current and future care needs. It’s the evidence solicitors, deputies, and judges rely on — and it’s written in plain English, with costs that are realistic and defensible.
What’s Inside
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Independent Care Needs Assessment
Holistic review of health, mobility, personal care, daily living and support needs. -
Clear Care Plan
Person-centred recommendations that prioritise independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. -
Costed Care Packages
Transparent breakdown of professional care, with three independent quotes for each service. -
Benefits Review
Full check of state entitlements (like PIP or Universal Credit) to show possible offsets. -
Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Checklist
Identifies if NHS funding should be covering part of the support. -
Family & Gratuitous Care
Values unpaid care from relatives so it’s properly recognised in costings. -
Specialist Inputs
Where needed, we integrate cognitive assessments, life expectancy reports, or mental capacity assessments. -
Why It Matters
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Trusted in tribunals, deputyship cases, personal injury, and clinical negligence claims.
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CPR Part 35–compliant → admissible in court.
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Written by qualified social workers with multi-disciplinary backup (psychologists, benefits officers, nurses).
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Cuts through vague council reports → gives judges and solicitors something solid.
Our Prices — No Surprises
We Don’t Do Hidden Fees.
Social Care Needs Assessment
£290
Social Care Needs Assessment + Care Plan
£290
Brokerage (organising care)
£290
Reviewing Service
£600
Health & Social Care Needs Court Report
£1,887
All prices are listed before VAT. If we need to travel to you, we’ll agree travel costs in advance — no hidden extras. For a personalised quote that fits your child’s needs, get in touch with us today.
Not Just Talk — Credentials That Count
We’re not a Facebook group or a “well-meaning mate.” We’re fully qualified, regulated professionals — with the badges to prove it.
✔ Member of BASW – British Association of Social Workers
✔ Member of Court of Protection Practitioners Association
✔ Accredited with Financial Vulnerability Taskforce
✔ Trusted SOLLA Affiliate – Society of Later Life Advisers
✔ Registered with Social Care Wales
Every assessment and appeal is handled by experts who know the law, the system, and how to fight your corner — with compassion and clarity.
Not sure where to start? Let's Talk.
Every family’s fight is different. Drop us a message or pick up the phone — we’ll listen, no jargon, no pressure.
