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  1. Short Breaks

    Manchester City Council provides a range of Short Break services for disabled children and young people with Special Educational Needs, rare disorders and chronic medical conditions age 0 - 17 years inclusive.You can also view our range of Short Break Approved Providers, which you can contact…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. Emotional and mental wellbeing

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.   Here is a list of local and national organisations to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of parents/carers and the children they care for.  For under 25s, see the Young people section.     
  5. Support from organisations

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a selection of organisations and groups in the Manchester area and nationally to support parents/carers and families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  You can also search our online directory…
  6. Stuff to do - Highlights

    This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.  Here is a selection of activities that are free or low cost for families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. We…
  7. Local Offer Newsletter

    Sign up to the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system to get the newsletter. Here is some guidance on how to do this. Our latest newsletters April 24th 2024: Our next drop in - SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Carers support - News round up…
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