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Work related benefits and support

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Employment Support Allowance Once your child reaches 16, they can claim benefits such as Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This benefit is for people who have a health condition or disability that limits their ability to work. It can be claimed from age 16, but…

Benefits information and advice

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Page contents Helping your child to manage their own benefits Where to get benefit advice Appealing a benefits decision Helping your child to manage their own benefits When your child reaches 16, it is expected that they will manage their own benefits claims. If you…

Support with mental health and wellbeing for children

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Thinking about your child’s mental health and helping them to develop their ability to cope with life’s challenges is one of the most important things you can do. Children and young people need help to understand and enjoy good emotional health and wellbeing as well as…

Online safety for young people

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The South Gloucestershire Children’s Partnership website provides advice and guidance for young people on online safety. Visit the on line safety page for more information on: How to stay safe What is online abuse Online grooming Childnet is a charity that works to make the…

Early years parent support and training for children with SEND

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You will know your child better than anyone else. Parent support groups, training or workshops can help you further understand your child’s additional needs by learning new ways to support them as well as interventions you may not be aware of. Support groups are a great way to meet parents of other children who have similar needs to…

Concerned about my child’s behaviour at home

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It can be very worrying if your child’s behaviour becomes challenging, or if they are withdrawn from their surroundings, unhappy or isolating themselves from those around them. If you have any questions or concerns at all about your child, contact your local Health Visitor service.…

Financial help with travel and getting around

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This section covers some of the financial schemes that you and your child may be entitled to if they have a disability. Motability scheme Your child may be eligible for a mobility vehicle. The Motability scheme can help you lease a car if your child…

Getting support with eating disorders

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We all eat differently, and we all like different foods and to eat in different ways. An eating disorder is when you have an unhealthy attitude to food, which can take over your life and make you ill. Disordered eating can involve eating too much…

The Care Act 2014

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This article is a guide to the Care Act 2014 and how it affects you. Page contents: About the Care Act 2014 What role local authorities play in care and support How the Act aims to prevent people developing care and support needs About the Care Act 2014 The Care…

Concerned about my child's behaviour in school

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It can be very worrying seeing your child unhappy or struggling at school. You may have noticed a change in their behaviour, such as your child being disruptive in school or they may seem withdrawn from their surroundings and isolating themselves. The following are some of the concerns you may have, and…

Support for parents and carers of children with SEND

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Being a parent of a child with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) can be very rewarding. You may, however, feel that you have extra challenges to the normal parenting ones shared by your friends and you may want to seek out advice on what…

Employing a personal assistant

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If you or your child have care and support needs that require assistance to live an independent life, you may be interested in employing your own staff, such as a personal assistant. Some personal assistants operate as self-employed, please find guidance at the bottom of…

Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs)

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This article explains the purpose of a Care, Education and Treatment Review (CETR) and the process involved for a child or young person and their family. Page contents What is a community CETR? Deciding if your child needs a CETR The CETR meeting What happens…

Complaints, compliments and feedback about schools and education settings

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. This article explains what you can do if you have a…

Mental Capacity Act

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The Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act explain your rights if you have a mental health condition, or lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions. Page contents Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Power of Attorney Deputyships DoLS Further information Mental…

Complaints about our children, adults and public health services

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. If you are unhappy with the service that you are receiving…

Personal budgets for children with EHCP aged 0–25

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Sometimes families need to access additional support for their child. This might include: additional support to ensure that a child’s education and learning needs are met; additional support where a child has a complex, long-term health and/or life-limiting condition; additional support where a child needs additional and individual support at home: where the family…

Preparing for adulthood transitions guides

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Young people entering into post-16 education and training should be accessing provision which supports them to build on their achievements at school and which helps them progress towards adulthood. Young people with Education Health and Care (EHC) plans are likely to need more tailored post-16…

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