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EHCPlan Links and documents An Education, Heath and Care (EHC) plan is a legal document. It describes a child or young person’s educational, health and social care needs. It sets out the specialist provision needed. This is to meet the child or young person's needs and achieve agreed long-term out…
There are a number of places you can go to meet other people and join in. Below you will see some that are in Sheffield. SENDing Voices Sheffield City Council Community Youth Services have set up a group called SENDing Voices. The group is for young people aged 13 – 25 with a Special Educationa…
A sensory room is a therapeutic space that is designed to stimulate the senses through a variety of sensory equipment. This can include: coloured lights lava lamps sounds equipment like swings, squeeze toys or exercise balls. Sensory rooms can have a calming effect on children with a…
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Downloads and links Supported Living is Sheffield City Council’s preferred model of care for people with a learning disability. It gives people more rights, choices, and control over their own lives, but it is a flexible model of support that can look very different for different people. The te…
Mutual exchange Thousands of people have been helped to swap their rented home with someone else. This can help if you need to move to a different part of the country, or if your home is no longer suitable for you. You can find someone yourself, or check the national homeswapper website for free h…
Here you will find: Information on Housing Benefit and how to apply for it. Sheffield City Council: Housing Benefit . Information on Council Tax support and how to apply for it. Sheffield City Council: Council Tax . Information on the Local Assistance Scheme and how to apply for it. Sheffi…
Peace of mind in your home The Council's City Wide Care Care Alarm Service can give you peace of mind in your home, or for someone you care for. This emergency care alarm service allows people to get help when they are in difficulty, helping people to remain safe, secure and independent in an…
The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory. It contains information for children, young people and families and for adults. You can look at the website through smart phones and tablets. The Local Offer has lots of information and services. This supports children and young people with s…
Here you will find: Information on Sheffield City Council's housing repair service and handyperson service. Sheffield City Council: Request a repair to a council property . Sheffield City Council's pest control service. Sheffield City Council: Pest control .