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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…
Social Care Services - Transition Guide Social Care Social care give help for children, young people and adults who need extra support. There are guidelines used to decide who can get this. Find out more Click on the buttons below to find out more. To ask for support To ask for support from social care please call Sheffield City Council on: If you are 0-17 please call 0114 273 4855 If you 18 or over please call 0114 273 4908 …
are short breaks for children for? Short breaks are available for disabled children and young people who: are 0-18 years old live in Sheffield have a disability. This means that they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do… for children? The Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service team, also called SNIPS, is the team in Sheffield City Council available to help you. They can provide more information on the range of short breaks available. The team can be contacted by telephoning the Children with Disabilities Team… transitions service. See page 29. If you do not have a children’s short break service If you would like one as an adult, please contact Sheffield City Council. Ask for a referral to adult social care. See page 28.…
decisions on your behalf, they must follow the Mental Capacity Act. For more information have a look at the Mental Capacity page on this Sheffield Local Offer page . No-one should make a decision for a young person if it can wait until they can do it themselves. Parents and professionals must always…
and ResPECT forms. Speak to your clinician to make sure these are up to date. In emergencies From age 16, you should go to the Emergency Department at Northern General Hospital. Patients aged 16 and over will only be seen in the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in the following cases: you have ongoing care with a specialist team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. you have a transition plan for moving to adult services and have follow up appointments planned at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. you have not yet had your first appointment at adult services. Once you have attended an appointment at adult services you will be discharged from Sheffield Children’s Hospital. In an emergency, you would then attend the Adult Emergency Department. This is unless you are a CAMHS patient. You should go to the adult emergency department from 16 years and above…
Important Local NHS Health Services - Transition Guide These are some of the important local NHS Health Services in Sheffield. Click on the drop downs for more information. Continuing Healthcare for Adults If your needs are health related, then you could be suitable for continuing healthcare…: psychiatry psychology occupational therapy physiotherapy speech and language therapy community nurses You might be invited to attend a transition clinic with the Community Learning Disability Team. This is to see what help is available. Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service (SAANS) If you have autism or ADHD and no related learning disabilities, you can be referred to SAANS. This is for assessment, support and counselling over the age of 16. Useful contacts Sheffield Children’s Hospital They have information about transition. Click on the logo to find out more…
health services in Sheffield The STEP Forward Programme is for young people from age 16+. This is a six-week psycho-educational programme. It gives support to young people who struggle with mental health difficulties. The course gives the opportunity to learn new coping skills to support wellbeing. This is to help young people move forward in their lives. Click the logo below for more information. Door 43 is for younger people aged 13-25. It is run by Sheffield Futures. Click the logo for more information. Other charities and voluntary organisations also offer a variety of mental…
, A-levels, BTECs, NVQ levels 1-3) You will need to think about which option is likely to leave your family better off. You can get help from Contact’s Benefits Advisers (0808 808 3555) or Citizen’s Advice Sheffield (03444 113 111). Direct payments Young people aged 16+ are also able to receive…
Links and documents Autism is a lifelong condition. It affects how people communicate, relate to others and process information. An autistic child or young person may see and understand the world differently to others. They may have specific and passionate interests unusual reactions to sensory input like smells, sensations or sounds difficulties with friendships or relationships difficulties with change or unfamiliar situations The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has more information about autism .…
If you feel your child may have autism, speak to a health professional involved in your child’s care. Professionals who can help you with a referral include: GP health visitor paediatrician speech and language therapist psychologist There is now a single point of access for all autism referrals in Sheffield: Autism support - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust What happens before, during and after an autism assessment The Sheffield Children’s NHS website has information and advice about autism assessments: Before assessment During assessment After an assessment …