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michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk whatisadultsocialcare Adult social care helps you to live as independently as possible, and to remain safe and well. In Sheffield adult social care is lead by Sheffield City Council Adult Care and Wellbeing, but the service is provided through many partnerships …
1) Help with finding and keeping a job - Transition Guide help-with-finding-and-keeping-a-job Employment Getting work experience and developing skills for a job is very important. It can also help employers see the skills that you can bring to their organisation. Meeting employers Schools and c…
annual-health-checks Links and documents If your child is age 14 and over and has a learning disability, their GP (doctor) should offer them an annual health check. This is because people with a learning disability often have poorer health. This can be their physical or mental health, or bot…
learning-to-drive Learning to drive is an exciting time. It offers a chance to become more independent in how you choose to travel. Having a special educational need or disability does not stop you from learning to drive. There can be more to think about such as: do you need a car that is sp…
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…
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…
Housing - Transition Guide There are different options for where young people with SEND can live in Sheffield. If you have a social worker, you can talk to them about these options too. Click on the dropdown options to find out more. Care and support at home Some people need care and support …
If you need help to buy a home it may be worth looking at some of the schemes available. These can make owning a home more affordable. The Government has more information about these housing schemes. Click on the image to find out more. Finding a home You can find homes to buy in Sheffield on p…