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Advocacy
Gaddum Centre Advocacy and Advice services can support you as a Manchester resident to understand your choices, know your rights and express your views in order to ensure you are being treated fairly. Please see the Gaddum Centre website for further information on Advocacy.Anxiety Based School Avoidance
Anxiety Based School Avoidance - Manchester Schools Guidance Document The Anxiety Based School Avoidance guidance document is the result of a co-production between Manchester Local Authority, One Education Educational Psychology Service, Parents, Health as well as schools, colleges and provisions across Manchester. Anxiety Based School…Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Note: We are aware of an issue currently affecting the Funded Early Learning checker. We are working to fix this as soon as possible. Alternatively you can contact a daycare provider directly who will be able to complete a 2 year old eligibility check on your…Barriers faced by Veterans and Reservists
Members of the Armed Forces Community face a number of disadvantages as a direct result of military service, they span across many areas such as employment, access to health care, housing, education, and more. Here are some firsthand experiences from both Veterans and Reservists in…Benefits and Advice
Working out what benefits or tax credits you might be entitled to doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Having the right information and support can make a huge difference. Please see the Citizens Advice Website for further information on Benefits and Advice.Benefits and grants
Manchester Local Offer SEND Information Hub In Manchester, the 'go to' organisations for support and signposting around money matters are Carers Manchester and Citizens Advice. 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…Bereavement Services
If you have been caring for a person that has died, the loss can seem even greater. How you cope with the death of the person you cared for is a very personal thing. There is no right or wrong way to feel following a…Best practice for adding or updating a service
Here you will find our top tips on what to include and how to format your record. Content Make sure your title explains what your service does not just your company name. For example, “Digital skills courses from Manchester Adult Education Service” rather than just…Cancer: end of life care
There isn't any universal advice on how to come to terms with a life-threatening illness. Each person will deal with their situation in their own way. Some people take on activities and challenges. Others prefer to spend their time quietly with family, friends or on their own. A terminal diagnosis…