Over 37 years experience has taught us that two heads are undoubtedly better than one when it comes to identifying and meeting the complex and individual needs of disabled children and their families.

bibic aims to add value to the support that families are already receiving.

If you are working with a family and think that we could enhance or support what you are doing, or if you require information relevant to such work, we would be happy to talk to you, or for you to visit our National Assessment Centre.

We receive referrals and information requests from GP's and other Healthcare and Social Care professionals as well as charities, voluntary organisations and carer groups.

When you refer a family to us we will:-

1. Make initial contact with the family with your permission and forward relevant information.

2. Arrange with you and them how and when is the best time to contact the family for a telephone interview to gather background information about their child.

3. If appropriate, arrange a provisional date for the family's vist to the bibic National Assessment Centre or one of our mobile clinics.

4. Welcome you at the assessment along with the family, if you would like to attend.

5. Work in partnership with you throughout.

6. Share the information with you.

7. Offer you and the family on-going contact and support

As part of our Family Support work we also signpost families to many of those organisations that can assist them with financial, legal and education issues and to those which offer local support and resource.