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Links and documents Some disabilities are identified at birth or even during pregnancy. If your child has a significant and complex need along with a learning disability, the Portage Team will often become involved at a very early stage to provide support and advice for you and your child at home.…
Links and documents The Children's Society have made a video. It tells you how Independent Travel Training helps young people learn to travel by themselves. Get Going Get Going is a programme for young people who currently get travel support (taxi or minibus provided by Sheffield City Council)…
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foodbanks On our foodbanks list you can see which foodbank covers where you live and find out when they are open and how to contact them. Foodbanks in Sheffield . Some foodbanks require a referral so if you have a social worker, health worker, community support worker, or voluntary sector hel…
Sunny's Space Sunny's-Space, Sunny'sSpace Keeping You Bee-sy with Family Hub News and Updates! Information, news and updates from Sheffield Family Hubs, Start for Life services and the Family Hub Network. Valley Park Family Hub Valley Park Family Hub will shortly relocate from Norton Avenue …
equipment, adaptation, TEC, telecare Downloads There are lots of different options when considering equipment and adaptations support. Equipment – small items from a simple grab stick to help you pick up things, to voice controlled devices to help prepare meals or get around. Adaptations – …
Links and documents The Local Offer : is for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25. It is also for their parents or carers. shows information about what activities and support are available. is for the area a young person lives. …
Downloads If you’re under 65 and living with, or supporting someone living with, Young Onset Dementia, there’s plenty of help for you in Sheffield. You can get more information about Young Onset Dementia from the Alzheimer's Society. Alzheimer's Society: Young-onset dementia . Young Onset D…
If you’re living with Dementia and looking for: a Dementia-friendly place to spend the whole day on a regular basis, or enjoyable activities based on your interests and what you like to do you might want to join Dementia Day Activities. For family members or unpaid carers, Dementia Da…
If the local authority has agreed to carry out a full assessment, they will start gathering information about your child. Please note this does not mean that your child will definitely get an EHC plan. The local authority must seek advice and information from a range of people. This must include…