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  • Sheffield Transition Core Principles

    What do we mean when we say transition? We mean: Any time in a child or young person’s life where there is a planned change that needs to be effectively prepared for. This is so that they can be happy and fulfilled. This includes transitions across Education, Health and Care. Children and young people go through lots of transition points. This includes moving between classes, schools, support services and into adult life. Transition Core Principles have been co-produced in Sheffield. They: create best practice to support young people going through important transitions. support those with additional needs. This is because young people with SEND will need earlier and detailed planning. help the transition be successful. Further information You can download the Sheffield Transition Core Principles by clicking here.…

  • Sheffield's Local Offer - Transition Guide

    Sheffield's Local Offer The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory website. The Local Offer has lots of information and service listings for supporting children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. It includes: services provided by the local authority services provided by the health service services provided by the voluntary and private sectors The Sheffield Local Offer helps people make choices. It gives up to date information and advice about things that are important to them, such as: education post 16 providers where to live transport social activities work and training moving into adulthood For everything you need to know on the Local offer Click on the image below to take you to the main Sheffield Local Offer webpages. …

  • Transitioning from Children’s Health to Adult Health Services Transition Guide

    be a patient of that service. from age 16 you, not the parent, make the decisions. This is unless mental capacity is an issue. You can ask family members or others to help in this. the GP has a more active role in arranging healthcare for adults. They can see the different parts of medical care you are getting and can help with any concerns. Being discharged from the Children’s Hospital does not mean a young person is not accessing a service. There is plenty that can be done to continue to support your healthcare needs in the adult world. If your healthcare is being transferred to an adult service Some services offer transition clinics. Staff from children’s and adult health services work together to do this. Health Transitions documentation Many families find it helpful to keep a child’s medical paperwork together through the transitions process. Click on the drop down options…

  • Important Local NHS Health Services Transition Guide

    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… to find out more. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (Adults) Sheffield Teaching Hospitals have a transition service. The service have children’s nurse specialists in an adult setting. They organise the transition for complex health needs. Sheffield Teaching Hospital also has a Learning Disability…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…

  • Mental Health Services Transition Guide

    Mental Health Services - Transition Guide Young People under the care of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) CAMHS start to look at transitioning young people out of their service when they are aged 17.5. Working with families they identify any mental health needs. They look at what service would be best suited to meet those needs when you are 18 and older. The GP and/or other organisations may be able to take your care before you turn 18. To get in touch with CAMHS, please call the switchboard on 0114 271 7000. Click the logo below to find out more. Other mental 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…

  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

    Who we support and referral reason We support children who are experiencing difficulties which are seriously impacting on their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided within a number of locations including: Centenary House The Becton Centre (including Beighton Community CAMHS, Ruby Lodge, Sapphire Lodge and Emerald Lodge) Amber Lodge How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals come from: GPs Paediatricians Qualified Social Workers Educational Psychologists Health visitors and schools nurses with the agreement of a GP Family Intervention Service Panel meetings Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click…

  • Visual Impairment Service

    Who we support and referral reason We support children where there are concerns about their eye health and visual function. Where we can deliver our services Services are provided at: A floor, Sheffield Children’s Hospital How to refer, who is involved and who to contact New referrals must come from a health professional such as: GP Consultant Optician Schools cannot refer directly. Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click on the logo to find out more. …

  • Audiology / Hearing Services

    Who we support and referral reason We support children who have problems with their hearing. Referrals are accepted for children up to their 16th birthday. Where we can deliver our services C Floor, Audiology Department, Sheffield Children’s Hospital How to refer, who is involved… development general development the parent’s telephone number is really useful as they operate a reminder service if an interpreter is required, please state this clearly The results of the assessment are passed on to the person who has made the referral. Initial assessments are usually offered within 6 weeks. Parent/carers who are concerned about a child’s hearing can see their GP, school nurse, health visitor or speech and language therapist. Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information…

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Out-Patient Service

    Who we support and referral reason We support children with physical difficulties. Our Physiotherapy Service sees patients for lots of different reasons depending on what illness, or condition they may have. Where we can deliver our services Services can be provided at: Sheffield… professional Health visitor Parents can go to the GP to ask for a referral if no other health professional is involved. Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click on the logo to find out more. …

  • Befriending service

    Befriending support is for children and young people whose needs make attending an activity with others difficult. This support is usually a short term plan. It helps meet specific outcomes for the individual child or young person. The length of this service is set during the Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service (SNIPS) assessment. The minimum duration of this service would be for 6 months. The allocated Befriender would then review this. The Befriender may help the child or young person go out into the community to access activities that they would otherwise not be able to do. This may help the child or young person move into a group-based activity. Who can attend? Disabled children and young people who are unable to attend a group activity with other children. You will need a referral to SNIPS to access this service. How do I apply? If you already have a Social…