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Get involved and have your say
You and your young person can have a say in the support and services you need. By sharing your experiences and collaborating with us and other organisations, we can make positive changes that benefit all SEND families in the city. What shall I tell you…Getting Older
Please use the sub-categories to find what you are looking for. For more information on getting the most out of the directory, see search help.GP Appointments Designed for Carers
If you are registered with a GP in Manchester you can access appointments designed just for carers. Arrange an appointment by contacting the Manchester Carers Forum on 0161 819 2226 between 10:00am-4:30pm or email info@manchestercarersforum.org.uk Please see the Manchester Carers Forum website for further information…Guidance for new parent carers
We are updating our web information. Some of this information and links may not be correct. Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life; day to day living, finances and family relationships, as well as your emotional wellbeing…Guidance on statutory visits to children with special educational needs and disabilities or health conditions in long-term residential settings
Please view the Statutory Guidance on visiting children with special educational needs and disabilities or health conditions in long term residential care .(November 2017) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visiting-children-in-residential-special-schools-and-colleges. The guidance is aimed primarily at local authorities, health bodies and health or educational establishments. Based on The Visits to…Guidance tools for Practitioners in Youth Engagement
Young people should be influencing decisions about services which affect them. These tools are intended as a guide to help practitioners who want young people to participate in decision making processes. They can be used to help practitioners map out engagement within their service and…Help and Support for you
Support for Young Carers A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a loved one who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem. Most young carers look after one of…Household matters
Local Offer SEND Information Hub Sign up for the Manchester Local Offer newsletter to get regular cost of living updates. There is also Manchester City Council's Cost of Living Advice Line and information hub. Here is an easy read leaflet from winter 2022/23 about help for people in Manchester. It includes what to…Housing Information, Funding Accessibility
Providing advice on benefits and support to help carers access and maintain suitable and affordable housing. Please see the Carers UK and Manchester City Council websites for further information on Housing Information and funding accessibility.