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Guidance For New Parent Carers
Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life; day to day living, finances and family relationships, as well as your emotional wellbeing and the fun stuff. There is so much information out there. You probably wonder how best…Housing Information, Funding Accessibility
Providing advice on benefits and support to help carers access and maintain suitable and affordable housing. Please see the Carers UK and Manchester City Council websites for further information on Housing Information and funding accessibility.Housing Support and Technology
We use technology every day, at home and at work, to make life a little bit easier. Finding information on the internet, online banking, booking doctor’s appointments, working remotely from home, all these things help us to manage our busy and often complex lives. But…How to apply for a primary / secondary school place
Visit the Manchester City Council website for information on applying for a school place.Improving Services
There are many ways you can get involved to influence and improve health and social care services in your area. Why not use this opportunity to improve services. Please see the NHS UK and Carers Week websites for further information on Improving Services.Information on Personal Budget/Direct Payment
If an assessment by a local council shows that care services should be provided, you or the person you are looking after, have a right to ask for a direct payment instead of having the service arranged by a local council. This cash payment allows…Invitation to COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds
Dear Parent/Guardian As you will be aware, all 12-15 year olds across the UK are currently being offered a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer vaccine) as the next phase of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme. As part of this programme, vaccinations are being delivered by the NHS teams from Manchester Local Care…Leaving Care? - Advice & 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.Living Independently
We understand that staying independent is important so that you can live well, for longer. As your circumstances and abilities change, doing things on your own can become more difficult, but there are lots of things you can do to keep your independence - both at home and when you are…