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How you are having a say
Watch our short film about Manchester Local Offer. Here are some of the ways parents/carers and young people with SEND are having their say in the city. Co-production: In these special editions of the newsletter, we share the co-production work in the city. Here is…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…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.Living well with Long Term Conditions
We want to support residents with long term conditions to live independently, so they can live well for longer. If you've had a recent diagnosis of a long-term condition, or a deterioration in an existing condition, there's lots of things you can do to and support you can access. Equipment, Adaptations and Technology-Enabled…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 newsletter March 27th 2024: Our April drop in - SEND Community Offer - Loads To Do - News round up - Awards news …Local Offer Review Board
The Local Offer Review Board meets termly and the first meeting was held in November 2014, where the Terms of Reference were agreed. The Board members are from health, education, schools and social care as well as representatives from parent groups in Manchester. The purpose…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…Looking After Yourself
Being able to look after yourself can help you to stay independent, but by doing things like keeping your feet in good condition, you can also reduce the risk of falls. As you get older, or if you have a health condition that affects your mobility, everyday things like getting dressed in the morning might…