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Household matters
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.Tools and Resources for Practitioners
Being a carer can mean lots of different things - for young people caring for a member of their family could make them a young carer. Young carers are people under 18 years old who look after a family member who has a disability, illness,…Stroke
A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential. The sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.…Multi Agency Domestic Abuse Toolkit
Do you work with people who may be experiencing domestic violence and abuse?The toolkit will hopefully make your job easier, by giving information you need to advise on matters such as legal advice and housing options, in one easy to find document. View the toolkit…Local Offer SEND Information Hub
We have created this resource to bring information together in one place around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Manchester City Council area and beyond. To learn more about us, please visit What is Manchester Local Offer? You can sign up to our newsletter for regular…What if I don’t agree with decisions about SEN provision?
This information is about what you can do if your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability and you are unhappy about the help they are getting.SENDIASS Manchester can: listen to your concerns help you sort out the issues identify other people who can…Young people (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. …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…Education, Health and Care Plans
What is an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan?An EHC plan describes your child’s special educational needs (SEN) and the help they will get to meet them. An EHC plan also includes any health and care provision that is needed. It is a legal document…