In line with the Children and Families Act 2014 (Section 25) and the SEND Code of Practice 2014 (Chapter 3), a duty is placed on Local Authorities to make joint commissioning arrangements between the LA and CCG (now ICB) to ensure integration between educational provision and training provision, health and social care provision, where this would promote well-being and improve the quality of provision for children and young people (0-25 years) with SEND, with or without EHC plans. NHS Dudley ICB is the NHS organisation responsible for commissioning (planning and buying) healthcare services for people registered with a GP in Dudley.
Dudley SENDIASS is the jointly commissioned service between Dudley LA and Dudley ICB providing impartial information, advice and support to parents of children with SEND and Young People (up to 25), with SEND with or without EHCPs, on matters around health and social care services and therapies that are available within the Dudley area.