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  • Mental capacity: legal information and support

    This page has details of organisations that give mental capacity and financial management information and/or support. There’s more information about what mental capacity is, and the rules involved on the main information page. Mental capacity: making your own decisions (and help when you can’t) . There are also specialist charities and organisations that may also be able to help you. Get more details from our information for you page. Mental capacity: information for you . The Law Society . The Law Society is the independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. They have a database of legal professionals to help you find a solicitor, and advice on Power of Attorney. They also have page that explains common legal issues, advice on using a solicitor, and a page for legal words and names (called a glossary). The Law Society: Power of Attorney . Find…

  • Get involved in improving local support

    getinvolved, involvement We want to work together with people who have experience of social care and other support or those who may need it, to help shape and improve our services. There are lots of ways you can share your views and get involved. Take part in a project. Join one of our involvement groups. Give your feedback on a Sheffield City Council service. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities to help shape social care in Sheffield. On our new website Have Your Say you'll find much more detail about the range of opportunities to take part and how we're transforming the engagement, involvement and coproduction of adult care and wellbeing services in Sheffield.…

  • Who is a Care Leaver and what support is available?

    Who is a Care Leaver? A Care Leaver is a young person aged between 16 and 25 who has previously been in the care of a local authority. The type of support we can offer you will depend on when and for how long you were in care, for further information please contact the Leaving Care Service. Advice and Support from a Personal Advisor (PA) Your Personal Advisor will be there to support you on your journey towards leaving care. You should meet them when you are 16 and you will be able to ask them for support until up to the age of 25, depending upon your needs. Once allocated your… and support to you on a regular basis Talk to you about what support you need and record this in your pathway plan Help you to prepare to live independently and to offer advice and support as you leave care Help you with access and provide support to: - Accommodation Education, Training…

  • Support in Education

    On this page, you can find details of services providing support in education for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Click on the headings for more information. School health and support services The Health Visiting and School Nursing Team… planned immunisation programmes. Helping children with special educational needs Other services support pupils with special education needs and disabilities. The Mainstream Schools Therapy Service supports pupils with physical disabilities. There are also support services for pupils with sensory impairments. These are: Service for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Children Vision Support Service . The Sheffield Autism Social and Communcation Team support learners in mainstream schools. They support children/young people who have autism and social communication difficulties. The Sheffield…

  • Support at University

    This page explains the transition into university life. It includes details of some of the support services available and how to access them. There are also some links to websites with more information on Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA). Please see below for more information. Support services Universities have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure disabled students are not treated unfavourably because of their disability and will have specialist services to support them. These services will talk to students who disclose a disability about their support needs and liaise with the appropriate internal departments, services and external agencies. Typical support may include exam access arrangements (such as extra time, rest breaks, technology or a separate exam room) a learning support plan advising tutors how to support the student appropriately support facilities…

  • Supported Internships

    by giving them the skills they need. Who they are for Supported Internships are for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities aged 16 to 24 years with an EHC Plan. They are for those who want to go into employment and need extra support to do so. Supported Internships are unpaid…. This depends on a persons needs. Who provides Project Choice/NHS Watch their video. Sheffield College Sheaf Training Nacro Additional support provided Access to Work Support is available across supportive internships. Independent Travel Training can also be offered to help young people travel to their study programmes. Additional support is available on an individual basis. The 16 to 24 Bursary Fund Support for 16 to 19-year-olds who are the most financially disadvantaged and those who most need help with the costs of staying in education. Students aged over 19 can…

  • Apprenticeships and Supported Internships Transition Guide

    Apprenticeships and Supported Internships - Transition Guide Apprenticeships An apprenticeship is a paid job with associated training. It allows you to earn while you learn. You will get a nationally recognised qualification. You can apply for Access to Work support when on an apprenticeship. This is funding or support for people with a disability or health condition. These can be accessed with or without an EHC plan. (See page Access to Work) Click here for more information on apprenticeships. Supported internships Young people with an EHC plan can take part in supported… placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support you to move into a paid job at the end of the programme. Click here for more information on supported internships.…

  • Other Travel Support and useful Apps Transition Guide

    Other Travel Support and useful Apps - Transition Guide If you are 18 and over, and a student at college or university There are a range of student tickets and passes for bus and tram that might be right for you. Click the logo below to find out more. Disabled Persons Railcard You can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain. Find out more by clicking on the logo below. Disabled Persons Travel Pass If you have certain disabilities, you can apply for a Disabled Persons Travel Pass. If you get higher-level PIP or DLA, then carer who is with you can travel for free… health issue Click on the logo below for more information. Safe Places Safe Places is a local scheme in Sheffield. It looks to support adults who may feel vulnerable when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help they can enter the nearest safe place to get support. This could…

  • Further help and support Transition guide

    Further help and support - Transition guide You may find some of the organisations and links below helpful. Click on the drop downs to find out more. What do some of the terms and words mean There is page in the Local Offer website that can you help you with this. Click on the logo below to take you there. Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership They have information and links to websites that may help you. Click the logo below to find out more. Advocate support An advocate is someone who can help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights… on: Telephone: 0800 035 0396 E-mail: referrals@sheffieldadvocacyhub.org.uk Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service (SSENDIAS) SSENDIAS stands for Sheffield SEND Information and Advice Service. They give: information advice support This is to children and young people…

  • Autism support

    Across the city, there is a wide range of support including if a child/young person: is waiting for an assessment has an autism diagnosis thinks they need a little more help. The Sheffield Children's NHS website has a range of resources and support. They have advice and links for specific areas a child/young person may need help with. Services and support for specific areas of need Click on the buttons to find out more. Some of the above information is available to view in an accessible, easy to understand format. National Autism Charities National Autistic Society Provides support, guidance and advice for autistic people and their families. Families can access information on the website directly and your child does not need a confirmed diagnosis. Ambitious about autism Provide information and guidance about understanding autism, behaviours, early…