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  • 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 Children’s Hospital Concord Move More Centre Advanced Wellness and Research Centre (Attercliffe) Springs Leisure Centre. How to refer, who is involved and who to contact Schools cannot refer directly. The referral must come from a medical professional such as: GP Consultant Allied Health… this on the Sheffield Children's Hospital Resource Library. Click on the logo to find out more. …

  • Personal budgets for special educational provision

    the money is used. But the personal budget is held and managed by a responsible organisation on your behalf. This could be Sheffield City Council, your school or college, or Integrated Care Board (ICB) . Services provided can only be those that are commissioned by the organisation. Third-party… the different options. Available Funding In Sheffield, only funding for SEN Transport and “top-up” (element 3) funding can be included in a personal budget for special educational provision. “Top-up” funding comes from the high needs education budget. “Top-up” funding is also provided to special schools and colleges and other post-16 providers for individual students with high needs. You can talk to SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service (SENDSARS) about available funding. Further advice Sheffield SENDIAS is part of Sheffield City Council and provides free and impartial information…

  • Personal health budgets

    Links and documents Children, young people and adults who meet the criteria for NHS Children’s Continuing Care, NHS funded Short Breaks, are Section 117 eligible or receive Continuing Healthcare for adults can choose to have their care delivered via a personal health budget. Personal health budg…

  • Personal budgets for social care

    . More information about the Short Break Grant. Requesting a direct payment If you are NOT currently accessing support from children’s social care , you need to ask the local authority to carry out an assessment of need. To do this, ring the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 2734855 and say that you…

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities There are a range of volunteering opportunities available in Sheffield. If you are aged 14 to 25 years, here are some opportunities you may want to look at. Sheffield Volunteer Centre Sheffield Volunteer Centre provides a drop-in centre from Monday to Wednesday, 10am-4pm. Advisers will help and support individuals to find the right volunteering role. Telephone: 0114 253 6649 Email: vc@vas.org.uk Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Whirlow Hall Farm Trust runs programmes for young people aged 14yrs+ with learning disabilities to explore and develop essential skills… Email: info@healthwatchsheffield.co.uk River Stewardship Company The River Stewardship Company works to improve the waterways. This is for people and wildlife in and around Sheffield. They help create better waterways for people, places and wildlife. Find out how you can volunteer . They also…

  • Specialist equipment for children and young people with SEND

    Orthoses) and gaiters to support a child’s leg or ankles when standing and walking or protective helmets Financial support Specialist equipment can be expensive, but you may be able to access it for free through a local authority or NHS service. In Sheffield, there are three services that can provide… disabilities, or for parents in specific professions. The websites Disability Grants UK and Turn 2 Us provide a good overview of grant-giving organisations and their criteria. The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team at the Sheffield Children's NHS Trust have published a list of Charities and Grants that might help in providing specialist equipment. If you need help with completing grant application forms, contact Citizens Advice Sheffield . Who can help me access equipment? The Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department at the Ryegate Children’s Centre can help families…

  • What is the Short Break statement?

    This Short Break statement is an overview of short break opportunities available to children and young people with disabilities and their families in Sheffield. It will provide information about: what short breaks are and who they are for the types of short breaks available the Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service ( SNIPS ) how to apply for a short break who to contact Further information If you need further information about our Short Break Services then please contact SNIPS . A member of the team will be happy to help you with any questions. Telephone: 0114 273 5368 (ask to speak to a member of the SNIPS team) E-mail: CYPDsnips@sheffield.gov.uk…

  • What are short breaks and who can apply?

    breaks are available for disabled children and young people who: are aged from birth up to their 18th birthday live in Sheffield have a disability which has a significant impact on their family and home life The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 says a person has a disability if: they have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to do normal daily activities In Sheffield we have a number of services that provide activities for disabled children and young people to access. Families who have two or more… . Want more information? The Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service team ( SNIPS ) in Sheffield City Council can help you. They can provide more information on the short breaks available. Telephone: 0114 273 5368 (ask for a member of the SNIPS team) E-mail: SNIPSBusinessSupport…

  • Children’s Overnight Short Breaks

    This can be with a Foster Carer or at a Residential Children’s Home. Foster Care Short Break This gives disabled children and young people an overnight short break in a family home. Some Foster Carers also provide some daytime care. Who can attend? If your child or young person: has high level complex needs is unable to access other short break services You may be able to receive a short break provided by a Foster Carer. Residential Home Short Break There are four residential homes in Sheffield that offer overnight short breaks. Who can attend? If your child or young…. This may be the needs of the: child or young person parents or carers wider family How do I apply? You need to ask the local authority to carry out an assessment of need. To do this, contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 2734855. Explain you have a child with a disability and would…

  • Short break grant

    support to allow your child to access an activity while you have a break access a holiday or play scheme pay for other leisure activities pay for childcare to allow you to have days or nights out equipment To apply You must: have a disabled child under 18 years old live in Sheffield…