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Staying Physically and Mentally Healthy
It's important to look after your physical and mental health to help you to live well, for longer. It's never too late to work towards getting a healthier lifestyle, and it can have a range of benefits, including: Reducing the risk of you becoming ill Improving your mood Helping you get a…Staying safe on the Internet and on-line
Getting help and support about using the Internet and social media safely can be daunting. There are lots of organisations that offer practical support. Thinkuknow website:The ThinkUknow website offers practical advice and guidance for parents/carers and children and young people. ThinkUknow is the education programme…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.…Struggling to find Childcare? Let the Council know
If you've been searching for childcare but couldn't find something to meet your needs, let us know. Complete our Childcare Needs Form and we will try to address it with local providers.Stuff to Do
There are lots of leisure activities for children and young people with a disability in Manchester. There are also lots of mainstream clubs and activities which are accessible to disabled children, known as 'universal services'. You can: Use the 'Search the Service Directory' facility at…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…Support at Work
You might find that by opening up about your caring responsibilities, your colleagues or manager might be able to help you to cope. From flexible working to time-off in emergencies, there are a range of ways your employer may be able to help. Please see…Support for Young Carers
Please see the links below for further information on Support for Young Carers. NHS UK Young Carers Rights Carers UK - Know your rights Barnados - Young Carers Making a step change websiteSupport 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…