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  • Teen Triple P Plus 1003

    Teen Triple P Plus 21st January 2025 - 25th March 2025 Generic universal parenting programme for parents of teenagers. The programme promotes positive parenting strategies, dealing with emotional and risky behaviours, coping and self-care skills. Find out how to promote your child’s or teenager’s emotional well-being, support your children to cope with life’s ups and down’s and make family life more enjoyable for everyone, with tips that really work. If you are interested in attending this programme, please complete the 'Find out more' form above. A member of our Parenting Team will get in touch to provide more details and discuss the next steps with you. Sheffield Parent Hub 0114 2057243 Online session …

  • 1013 - An introduction to the Volunteer Doula Programme

    An introduction to the Volunteer Doula Programme Session Aims: - To gain awareness off the referral criteria and how to refer a vulnerable expectant woman for support. - To give you knowledge on the training the doula undertakes. - To give you an insight into the role of the Programme Officers and the Volunteer Doula. Early Help Partnership Training Online …

  • Equipment solutions for a specific condition

    . If the equipment is designed to support people with a disability you may be able to buy it without paying the tax for your purchase. Many shops have a VAT exemption form you can complete to reduce the cost of the purchase. You can’t claim the VAT afterwards from the HMRC. Rather than buy you may want to consider renting the equipment if you only need it for a short time, or buying second hand. Local equipment shops and online equipment websites . Dementia and memory problems If you think you are having memory problems speak to your GP. There is advice about the health support available on the NHS… to contact in an emergency. The police can later use this information if you are missing and relatives are worried about you. The police can also provide a wristband or tag you wear that holds this personal information. Find out more from our Staying safe - support for adults page. Staying safe…

  • Technology Enabled Care

    apps for people with a disability and to support independence, so you can get the latest news about apps and read what they think of them. Organisations like: Ability X: friendly apps for 2023 – a comprehensive guide . Scope: apps that make life more accessible . Living made easy… . AccessAble. AccessAble used to be called 'DisabledGo'. They have detailed information that can help you find out what accessibility features different places have across the UK. You can also check if a specific location has support like entrance ramps, disabled toilet, Braille signage. AccessAble: Download the AccessAble app . Changing Places toilets. Changing Places toilets are designed for people who need support to go to the toilet when outside their home. Their app helps you find accessible public toilets across the UK. There are now nearly 2,000 toilets registered. A number…

  • Out and about

    control. Living made easy: Doorbells and door entry systems . If you need to let people into your home regularly, like a cleaner or home support service, you can fit a key safe outside your home. A key safe is a strong metal box to store a key to the door of your home. It’s installed on an outside… folding sticks and others that also have a seat. If you need more help a frame can give more support instead. These are sometimes called a Zimmer Frame or a Rollator. Some have additional features like wheels or a seat. Living made easy: Walking sticks and canes . Walking frames . Walking aid…

  • Holiday activities and clubs

    are inclusive how they adapt their activities and/or provide additional support to be inclusive. Especially to those children and young people who may have additional needs. Sheffield CU recognises, tracks and rewards the children and young people for taking part in CU activities. Children…

  • Colleges, mainstream Sixth Forms and adult learning

    The Sheffield College The Sheffield College is a general Further Education College. They offer lots of courses and apprenticeships. These prepare young people for employment, university and adult life. They will find the right package for the learner’s individual needs. They support students… and heart disease mental health difficulties such as depression They have a team of qualified and experienced specialists to support students with: physical access personal care adapting course materials specialist equipment and resources specialist provisions Level of courses offered: Entry Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 A Levels T Levels Apprenticeships University study. Telephone number: 0114 260 2600 E-mail: info@sheffcol.ac.uk Website: http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk or www.sheffcol.ac.uk/send-and-additional-support Sheaf Training Centre Sheaf Training…

  • EPEC Being a Parent 996

    EPEC Being a Parent This course aims to improve child development outcomes, parenting, family resilience and family relationships. The programme creates a trusting group ethos where parents are encouraged and supported. It is run by parent volunteers who have completed the Empowering Parents Empow…

  • Moving from Children’s to Adult Social Care Services Transition Guide

    needs for social care support as a young adult. This is sometimes called: a social care assessment, Care Act assessment Transitions assessment. The service also helps young people who get support from adult social care to plan what help they need putting in place. In Sheffield this is called a care and support plan. You can be referred to the transitions service from age 14. Information, advice and guidance will be offered. Adult Social Care Assessment An adult social care assessment is carried out for you or your parent/carer. This is at a point that makes sense for other changes in your life. There is no set age when young people reach this point. Every young person and their family are different. An adult social care assessment will take place when it is the right time for you. If you are receiving support from children’s social care services and this needs to continue…

  • Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) Team

    A Council-run service to help with social care. It is a part of Adult Social Care. This service is for young people aged 16-25 years old who may have care and support needs as an adult, as a result of a diagnosed disability. The service helps plan for the young person’s future (when they turn 18). If support is needed before this, please speak to the Children with Disabilities team . Why we help (referral reason): To check what care is needed and make sure help is ready when a young person becomes an adult. To keep young people safe if they are already getting help. To help…. Help plan for the future after leaving school or education. Support families who need help caring for young adults with disabilities. Do care assessments to help young people move to adult life. How to refer You can email pfa@sheffield.gov.uk. This is the team email address and a worker…