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Emotional and mental wellbeing
Manchester 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. Go to the Local Offer SEND…Emotional Wellbeing
Carers often overlook their emotional health as they put so much into caring for someone else that it becomes difficult to think about caring for themselves. Taking regular breaks, where you can recharge your batteries and do something you enjoy, can improve your health and…Equipment, Adaptations and Technology-Enabled Care
Equipment, adaptations to your home and Technology-Enabled Care can help you to remain independent in your own home. There’s lots of different options, available from both Manchester City Council and external providers. You can also view our Aids and Adaptations services categoryExtra care
Extra Care Housing is a form of retirement housing with personal care and 24 hour support available for those who need it. It is intended to enable and support older people to live independently for as long as possible, but with the reassurance that care…Family Information Service (FIS) - Early Education and Childcare
The Family Information Service provides details of Childcare Providers in Manchester, including registered childminders who offer care in their own home, private nurseries, playgroups and Ofsted registered out of school provision.Feedback from Resilience conference Friday 25th November 2016
The theme of the day was “Inclusion Matters: Resilience”. Parent Champion Geraldine Hills attended two workshops. For further details open her document Feedback from the Resilience Conference. Workshop 1 was presented by Professor Nicola Whitton: The Importance of Failure – playful learning for all ages. Workshop 2:…Feedback from Time Specialist Support
I recently took a young boy we support- Dapo- swimming for the first time. He is a lovely boy, but can be very challenging at times and can sometimes get distressed. After we had been in the pool for about 5 minutes, my co-worker- Kate-…Flexible Working Options
Flexible working benefits you by giving you a better work-life balance while still being able to earn a living. All employees with 26 weeks of service have a statutory right to request flexible working although this is at the employer’s discretion. Please see the Carers…