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Family Hubs (TEST SITE)
Family Hubs bring together services for families with children of all ages (0-19) or up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). At the core of the offer is an enhanced Start for Life offer which provides support to parents and carers from…How you are having a say
Watch our short film about Manchester Local Offer. Here are some of the ways parents/carers and young people with SEND are having their say in the city. Co-production: In these special editions of the newsletter, we share the co-production work in the city. Here is…Struggling to find Childcare? Let the Council know
If you've been searching for childcare but couldn't find something to meet your needs, let us know. Complete our Childcare Needs Form and we will try to address it with local providers.SEND Health
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.Young people with SEND up to 25
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Watch this fun video about stuff to do in Manchester, made by students from Loreto College. There is also this video about the Flip project, an example of a SEND Community Offer activity for young people. …SEND education
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. If you are new to the world of SEND, it might be helpful to read our Guidance For New Parent Carers. The Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Manchester (SENDIASS) offers free information, advice and support…Household matters
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.Benefits and grants
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. In Manchester, Carers Manchester and Citizens Advice offer support and signposting around money matters. There is also Manchester City Council's Cost of Living Advice Line and information hub. Nationally, the charity Contact has a lot of helpful information. See the Household matters section for financial support around…Emotional and mental wellbeing
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a list of local and national organisations to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of parents/carers and the children they care for. For under 25s, see the Young people section.