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  • Advice for partners

    for baby’s development. Ways we can support you All of our service is FREE to access. We offer the following support: peer support groups drop in support email, phone, video support workshops online and in person self care tips and coping techniques dad chats at antenatal clinics Steel City Dads is a citywide service that offers FREE support to Dads and Co-Parents. We use activities and workshops, supported by peer volunteers, to help Dad’s and Co-Parents to create friendships and boost mental health. You can refer yourself or be referred by a healthcare professional… Steel City Dads #DadsTalk Support for Dads & Co-parents Steel City Dads is for any Dad or co-parent of children from pregnancy to 2 year old. We are open to all Dads and Co-Parents - young dads, LGBTQIA+Dads and Dads who are supporting partners with perinatal mental health issues, birth…

  • Visual Impairment

    Referral reason You have concerns about the child's eye health and visual function. Clinicians involved Consultant ophthalmologist Orthoptist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and Diagnosis. Access to low vision services. Referral to Vision Support Service and Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind How to refer Schools cannot refer directly to eye care health services. Referrals must come from a health professional (eg GP, consultant, optician)…

  • Audiology - Hearing Impairment

    Audiology department Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) Referral reason You have concerns about the child's hearing. Clinicians involved Audiologist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and treatment How to refer Schools can refer directly to audiology. Referrals should be made by letter stating the reason for the request and the child’s details. The letter should include as much information as possible, particularly about the child’s behaviour, language development, and general development. The parent’s telephone number is really useful as we 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. Assessments should be offered within 6 weeks. Contact: Theresa Loxley Tel: 0114 2717450…

  • Audiology - Auditory Processing difficulties (APD)

    Audiology department Sheffield Children’s Hospital (SCH) Referral reason A referral may be prompted by processing difficulties over and above that which can be accounted for by language difficulties. For example: The child’s performance varies in different environments (e.g. classroom vs 1:1). The child reports difficulties listening in the classroom. The child can follow written instructions better than spoken instructions. Clinicians involved Audiologist Outcome This clinical service can offer: Assessment and advice How to refer A referral is made to audiology department with a specific request for APD assessment. Schools can refer directly, but it is probably best to refer to Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) first to rule out language difficulties.…

  • Short Break Grant

    years old You are on means-tested benefits or your Household income is less than £21,000 per year You do not already receive another short break or respite service or a Direct Payment for that individual child Your child or young person receives High Rate Disability Living Allowance in either… is less than £21,000 per year You do not already receive any other short break or respite service, or a Direct Payment for that individual child You submit an ‘Additional information Form’ (last page) which has been completed and signed by a relevant professional who knows your family and how your child’s disability impacts on the whole family. You only need to fill in the ‘Additional information Form’ if you don’t receive High Rate Disability Living Allowance or Enhanced Rate Personal Independence Payment. If you already receive another short break service, you are not eligible…

  • Short breaks in dedicated clubs for disabled children

    outside, on small trips, sensory activities walks, musical instruments etc: Ages 5 to 17 years Temple Park Centre, Harborough Road, S2 Sheffield MENCAP Gateway Sensory focused activities, this includes messy play, activities in the sensory room, imaginative play and activities involving tactile equipment like bubbles, play dough and textured tiles. Sports and games, craft activities, cook and eat their own dinners. Ages 8 to 17 years Sheffield Mencap and Gateway, Norfolk Lodge, S2 Reach Out Childcare Crafts, role play, imaginative play, baking… to 17 years Talbot Specialist School Woodthorpe Development Trust Delivery of Short Breaks for Disabled Children Ages: 8 to 17 years Woodthorpe Connexions Youth Centre, S13 How do I apply to SNIPs for a universal or dedicated short break service? If you do…

  • Children’s Overnight Short Break Residential Homes

    will be based upon meeting the needs of your family and child. There is NO COST to the parents and carers for this service. Gibson House Is a 9 bedded short breaks home in the Bents Green area of Sheffield (next to Bents Green School). It caters for young people aged 11-18 with learning disabilities… with other services, to provide targeted interventions to allow the child or young person to move forwards. This has seen some significant success in reducing the impact of certain behaviours on families and increasing the range of more universal service opportunities for children and young people. Click on the headings at the bottom of the page for more information on each home. How do you apply for this service? As children’s short breaks homes are highly regulated there is a strict admission process as set out in the Children Act 2004. Parent carers cannot apply for provision directly to the homes…

  • Domestic violence and abuse

    on 01823 334 244 in an emergency, call 999 The Survivor's Handbook from the charity Women's Aid is free, and provides information for women on a wide range of issues, such as housing, money, helping your children, and your legal rights. Men can also email info@mensadviceline.org.uk , which can…, and what to think? control your money, or not give you enough to buy food or other essential things? Threats and intimidation Does your partner ever: threaten to hurt or kill you? destroy things that belong to you? stand over you, invade your personal space? threaten to kill themselves…

  • Annual Health Checks for Young People with Learning Disabilities

    . What if you can't get an annual health check for your child? You can email syicb-sheffield.childrenscommissioning@nhs.net What is it like to have an annual health check? Watch Mencaps video on young people with a learning disability talk about their annual health checks. Tips Sheffield Parent… Sheffield Mencap and Gateway have partnered with GP surgeries across Sheffield to support people to get their annual health check. If you would like to find out more or request support to attend an annual health check please contact: Telephone: 01142 767757 E-mail: carersprojects…

  • Disagreement resolution

    (ICB) or a school/setting, and a disagreement resolution service. In Sheffield, the service provider that is commissioned by the local authority is called Collis Mediation Ltd . What happens? The parent or young person with SEND contacts the disagreement resolution service, Collis Mediation . The service then contacts Sheffield local authority informing them of the request. If the local authority agrees to the disagreement resolution, a meeting is held where concerns and options are discussed around a table. The meeting is confidential and without prejudice. This means that the SEND… of Practice paragraph 11.6 – 11.10. You can speak to the Sheffield SEN & Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) for advice.…