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  • Equipment for your home

    equipment These pages have advice about different types of equipment that can help you with everyday activities and tasks, from washing and getting dressed, to cooking meals and cleaning. We also have advice about equipment to help with specific conditions or problems like Dementia and memory…. They can give you advice and if you need support, they will assess your needs and arrange support with you. They will ask you about your finances so they can decide how much you can afford to pay towards your support. Sheffield City Council: Equipment to help you at home . You may be eligible… assessment is complete your therapist will tell you if you can get equipment or an adaptation to your home, and provide advice and information about other services. The adaptation may include: wheelchair access within the home. lowering kitchen surfaces to wheelchair height. a lift…

  • Your bathroom

    in and out of your shower or bath safer. There are suction grab rails you can fit to smooth surfaces but if you would prefer to have the rail fitted there’s information about handy person services on the directory. If you need support from family or a carer to shower there is equipment that can help… There are simple low-cost solutions that can help you in the bathroom, and other solutions that are more expensive but may suit your needs better or you just prefer. Adding a stool or chair to your bathroom will help if you tire while brushing your teeth, brushing your hair or removing your clothes to wash and drying yourself afterwards. If buying equipment isn’t enough you may need advice on making an adaptation to your home. Advice on adapting your home . Your sink. There are brackets and hooks you can add to your sink so you can place a wash cloth, towel or soap closer…

  • Adapting your home

    home (medical priority re-housing and mutual exchange). If you think you need help to arrange or to help you pay for your adaptation contact the Council. They can give you advice and if you need support, they will assess your needs and arrange support with you. They will ask you about your finances… adaptations, dfg If buying equipment isn’t enough you may need to make an adaptation to your home. An adaptation can make it easier to do everyday tasks, including: widening doorways to allow for wheelchair access. replacing your bath or shower unit with a level-access shower. adding a downstairs toilet so you don't have to go upstairs. lowering the height of kitchen surfaces. For many of these problems there may also be a simpler or cheaper solution using equipment. For example using a commode during the day can also avoid you have to use the stairs to go to the toilet…

  • Is your teenager in an abusive relationship?

    or romance, it's about control and her boyfriend making her behave in the way he wants. Some boys might believe that controlling their girlfriend's behaviour makes them more of a man. Make sure your teenage boy knows that using violence does not make someone a man. Talking tips Before you start the conversation with your teenager, think through what your concerns are. Consider talking about it confidentially with someone like your GP or a friend. This will help you understand your own feelings so you won't be too emotional when you talk to your child. Try not to talk to your teenager in a confrontational way. Say you're worried about them and ask if everything's OK. Even if they don't talk to you at this point, they might go away and think about things, and talk to you later. Show your support Tell your child they can always come to you, no matter what. Victims of abuse can…

  • About Us

    Who are the Youth Voice and Influence Service? The Youth Voice and Influence Service are a team of professionally qualified youth and community workers. They all have a passion for actively listening to young residents’ voice. What is Youth Voice & Influence? By Youth Voice & Influence we mean listening to young people, valuing what we hear and acting upon it to make positive change. We support and empower young people to lead, shape and produce their own activities and programmes. We ensure that we have the mechanisms in place to support young people to be involved in decision making at all levels. What sort of things do the Youth Voice and Influence Service do We support young residents to think creatively about solutions to issues that are most important to them. Here are a few examples: SOME MOMENTS (youtube.com) be THAT mate (youtube.com) BOUNCE HATE (youtube.com) …

  • Annual Health Checks for Young People with Learning Disabilities

    . If you are a carer Make sure your GP has coded your notes (and those of other relevant carers) with an ‘Is a carer’ code. This is so that you get called for flu vaccines and up-to-date Covid advice. A carer is anybody who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs extra help because of their illness or disability. This includes children under 18. All the care they give is unpaid. Flu and Covid vaccinations If your child is eligible for an annual health check but hasn’t been invited Although most GPs now offer annual health checks, they don’t have to. If you think that your…. What if you can't get an annual health check for your child? You can email syicb-sheffield.childrenscommissioning@nhs.net What is it like to have an annual health check? Watch Mencaps video on young people with a learning disability talk about their annual health checks. Tips Sheffield Parent…

  • Safeguarding for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

    Links and documents We all have a responsibility to keep all children and young people safe whether they have a SEND or not. You must act if you have any concerns. Reporting concerns If you are worried that a child or young person is being abused or neglected, please contact us using the information below. You do not have to give your name if you do not want to. Please have the postcode where the child or young person normally lives. If you cannot provide this information you should still call. Immediate danger If a child or young person is in immediate danger please contact… protection risk, please see Services to support you and your family. Read more about the different types of child abuse. Reporting Adult Abuse If you are worried that a young person aged 18 or over is: at risk of being hurt, abused or neglected is being hurt, abused or neglected Please…

  • If you have left education

    at all areas of their life to see what sort of work they would like and how they may find it for them speak with different employers that are of interest. Entry guidelines There is a check sent to the DWP to make sure you can apply. DWP is the Department for Work and Pensions… The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides a programme of support for all 16 to 24 year olds making a new claim to Universal Credit who are required to prepare or look for work. This is called the DWP Youth Offer. You can find out more by clicking on the logo below. Work Routes Pioneer Programme… the European Social Fund (ESF). These are called the ESF Pathways. Pathways to Success supports those with disabilities and physical or mental health issues. It is for those aged 18 and over. You can read more information from page 16 on this booklet . Pathways to Success work with other organisations…

  • Supporting Young People with Sexuality and Gender Identity

    can change over time helps you support your teen as they grow and explore their feelings. LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ is the acronym referring to all gender identities, expressions, orientations and variations in sex characteristics that are not cisgender or heterosexual, or don’t fit within the male/female… that are not cisgender or heterosexual, or don’t fit within male/female biological binary. Young people have a lot to think about. Exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity should be a positive experience. The most important thing is that you take an open and non-judgmental approach. Here are some ways you can support your child or young person. Listen and communicate It takes a lot of courage for a child or young person to talk about their sexuality or gender identity. Listening is a great way to show you care and help them feel accepted. Let them talk at their own pace, and ask…

  • Home educating your child with SEND

    ) from school. A parent should never feel forced to home educate their child. It is important to be aware that a school cannot take your child off the school roll without your permission; nor can they force you to remove your child. If you have any questions or concerns about elective home education, SSENDIAS will be able to help you with information, advice and support. Who do I need to inform about my decision to home educate? If your child has never been registered at a state school , you don’t have to notify anyone. However, it will help the local authority to be able to offer advice… by requests for more information about the provision you are planning to make. The aim of the EHC plan review is to ensure that the family is able to meet the needs of the child as stated in the EHC plan. It is intended to be supportive rather than obstructive. What if I change my mind? If you…