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About health services in South Gloucestershire

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Your child may have contact with different health professionals and services. It can help to understand how these services operate in South Gloucestershire so that your child or the rest of your family can access the right support. Page contents: Universal health services Targeted health…

Adaptations to your home

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Installing adaptations or equipment can help you to stay well and continue to live independently, as well as reduce the risk of falls in and around the home. Page contents: How to help yourself See examples of adaptations and equipment Request an assessment Cost of…

Advocacy support – getting your views across

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Sometimes people need some additional help to get their views across. This can be especially important when decisions need to be made about things such as their mental capacity, or care and support arrangements. Page contents: What is advocacy? Your right to advocacy services Types…

Annual NHS Health Checks for people aged over 14 years with a learning disability

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People aged 14 years or over with a learning disability may be entitled to a free annual NHS health check. This is a chance to talk to your doctor about any health worries you or your family have and for the doctor to spot and treat…

Applying for an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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Most children with special educational needs (SEN) will have needs that can be met by high-quality teaching and differentiated teaching. These are the general teaching methods and approaches that teachers use in education settings to help your child learn. Some children need additional SEN support through…

Area SEND Inspection

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June 2023 DfE SEND and NHS England officials met with our education and health leaders, parent representatives and partners on 28 April 2023 to review the progress made against our Accelerated Progress Plan (APP) as part of the 6-monthly review process. They concluded that we…

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that can cause lack of attention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. A person can also have an attention deficit without hyperactivity. Page contents: The signs of ADHD Seeking advice or referral for assessment Adults with possible ADHD …

Autism spectrum condition

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Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Page contents: What is autism Other names for autism Girls with Autism Seeking advice or referral for assessment Training…

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…

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…

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…

Carers and disability benefits

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This section covers Disability living allowance, Personal Independence payment that your child may be entitled to as well as Carers allowance that you may be eligible for if you care for your child and meet the criteria. Page contents Disability living allowance (DLA) Personal independence…

Carers week 5-11 June 2023

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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify…

Childcare and early years education choices

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There are different types of childcare options available and what you decide on will depend on your needs as a family. When choosing childcare for your child have a look at all options and find the ones that will best suit your child. If your child…

Children and young people with complex needs

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Support is available for children and young people aged under 18 who have complex needs such as chronic physical, developmental, behavioural and psychological conditions. The Children’s Continuing Care Team can provide a support package for children and young people with complex needs or long term conditions. They…

Children's centres in South Gloucestershire

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Children’s centres offer families with children aged 0-5 years a free range of services, information and support in a friendly and welcoming environment, within the local community. They are also used by community organisations, including those working with the council to provide family services. The…

Children's community health services

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Most children who have a health condition or disability will have their needs assessed or met within the community health services. This page explains the different types of professionals and services and what they do. Page contents Children's community health partnership service Health professionals and services…

Choosing a school for your child with additional needs

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Deciding about your child’s education is an important decision that you have to make. It is even harder to make when your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) Page contents: Researching a school Type of school Decided on your school Researching a…

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