About the Children with Disabilities Register
The Children with Disabilities Register holds information about children and young people under the age of 18 with special needs arising from a disability or health condition.
We use the Register to contact families to give them information about services and support in Jersey. We consult with children and families on the Register and use information to plan and monitor our services.
Benefits of being on the Children with Disabilities Register
You will receive:
- a newsletter three times a year telling you about support groups, benefits, activities and other useful information
- a Max Card which gives you benefits, for example front of queue access or discounted entry in Jersey and the UK
- the opportunity to be involved in consultations about existing or new services for children with disabilities
Max Card website
Eligibility
You can register your child for the Children with Disabilities Register if they:
- have a disability or special needs
- need support to take part in leisure activities
- under 18 years old
- live in Jersey
Information held on the Children with Disabilities Register
We will hold information such as:
- name
- date of birth
- contact details
- child’s first language
- information in relation to the child’s disability
- parent or carer’s name
- email address
The register is voluntary. We cannot add details without your permission.
Changing or removing details on the Register
You can change or remove your child's details by contacting the Family Information Coordinator. This will not affect the services or support you currently receive but it may be difficult for us to give you information. You could also miss out on the chance to give us feedback.
Apply for the Children with Disabilities Register
To register your child, contact the Family Information Coordinator through the Children and Families Hub to request a form. We also have the form available in Portuguese and Polish. You can register yourself if you are over 13.
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