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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…The risks of drinking too much
Regularly drinking more than 14 units a week risks damaging your health. Fourteen units is equivalent to six pints of average-strength beer or 10 small glasses of low-strength wine. New evidence around the health harms from regular drinking have emerged in recent years. There is now a better understanding…Caring for older relatives
Looking after an older disabled relative can have practical, financial and emotional challenges. But help and support is available. The Carers Trust answers some of your common questions on where to find practical and emotional support. I've just started to care for an older relative. What help…Getting involved with the Local Offer: Feedback from Melland's Information Day
Feedback from Melland’s School Information day 27th November 2015 Organised by Parent Champion Cath Stone I just wanted to say again what a fantastic day we had yesterday – and what a great venue.....! We were able to contact lots of new parents/ carers and…How to apply for a primary / secondary school place
Visit the Manchester City Council website for information on applying for a school place.Young carers in Manchester - Information & Advice
View information and advice for Young Carers on our main website.Manchester Discretionary Childcare Fund
A limited pot of discretionary childcare funding is available to support parents or carers of pre school age children to attend regular appointments or sessions as part of a package of support. Only professionals can apply for discretionary childcare funding such as Health visitors, Support…Early Years Pathway for children aged 0-5 with a special educational need or disability
Many children with Special Education Needs and/or a Disability (SEND) are able to access the same types of provision that are available for all children/young people, and they will not require any additional resources beyond some advice or signposting to enable them to do this.…Early Help Hubs and Early Help Parenting Team
Our Early Help Hubs are still responding to Requests for Early Help Support, however due to safety measures such as the need for social distancing and keeping families and workers safe, there may be some changes as to how we contact families and share information…