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Preparing Meals
Nutritious foods and an active lifestyle can help achieve optimal health throughout life. Poor nutrition, skipping a meal or not eating enough can cause dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness and reduced concentration. All of these can increase the likeness of a fall. We understand that it may not always be easy to prepare nutritious meals…Shopping
If you are unable to visit the shops in person, here are suggestions of some other ways you can get your essential supplies. Help from family and friends Consider family members or friends that may be able to help. They may be able to pick up your shopping while out doing their…Personal Care
Personal care includes activities such as getting washed, dressed and taking care of your eyes and feet. If you are getting older or you have a health condition that reduces your mobility, personal care tasks can be difficult. We understand that being able to do these tasks for yourself is an important part of maintaining…Resourced Provision Schools
What is a Resourced Provision? Most children in Manchester with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans, will be supported in a mainstream school. A number of mainstream schools provide additional specialist facilities on their site called a Resourced…Free Sims with Internet Access
Any Manchester resident (over the age of 18) who is on a low income and struggling to pay for internet access can now get a free SIM loaded with free data. SIMs come with free internet access for up to 6 months! All you have…Education, Health and Care Plans and Other Support
Most children with special educational needs will be supported through the additional help and reasonable adjustments their school / setting are required to offer. This type of support is known as SEN Support. A small number of children may have, or go on to have,…Lee Scott's Report - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 2016
At the Contact a Family / National Network of Parent Carer Forums Conference , Edward Timpson announced the publication of the report produced by Lee Scott. His report can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-experiences-with-schools-and-colleges In March 2016, the former Secretary of State Nicky Morgan invited Lee Scott…Leaving Care? Advice and Information
If you are a young person leaving care you may need help moving into adulthood, living independently and making your own decisions. Please view our main website for advice and information.