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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…Housing-related Support
This area of the directory is currently under development - You can still explore all areas of the directory for housing-related support, and read more about what it means on our main website.How to apply for a primary / secondary school place
Visit the Manchester City Council website for information on applying for a school place.How to use the Local Offer
Are you new to the Local Offer? Are you a parent? Come to our Local Offer drop-in's thoughout Manchester for a demonstration of how to use the local offer. We have drop in's in the North, Central & South of the city. Are you a professional?…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.Improving the Local Offer: Our Response to your Feedback
Your Feedback A parent emailed us to tell us that she had looked on the Local Offer to find out who to contact about progress of her request for an Education, Health and Care Plan. Her comments were: “From the Local Offer I found a…Information Advice & Support for a young person
Are you aged 25 or under? Are you disabled or do you have special educational needs? Special educational needs are when you need extra support to learn things. The law says that you can get information, advice and support. You can come to us if…Information and advice on Apprenticeships
Information regarding funding high needs students on apprenticeships can be found in the funding principles for 2015/16. Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are also another option for high needs students. High needs funding for apprentices is met by the EFA through the SFA’s apprenticeship funding methodology, in summary…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…