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  • Start Well Sheffield Family Programme

    Start Well Sheffield Family Programme Developed by professionals in health and education; It’s specifically designed for parents and carers who have children under five and offers a universal and general overview. We deliver the programme face-to-face in venues across the city; we focus on sharing practical information about children’s health, emotional wellbeing and education and it’s FREE! Parents naturally want the best for their children - but this isn’t always an easy job. Having new information helps if we want to try and do things a bit differently. During each session we explore different key childhood themes and talk through practical and helpful tips to help families achieve small changes to their health, wellbeing and lifestyles for happier and healthier family lives. You will receive all these free resources when attending one of our Start Well Sheffield Family…

  • Early Help Workforce Training

    earlyhelptraining Sheffield Early Help Workforce Training Offer (for professionals and volunteers) Our Sheffield Early Help Workforce includes a wide range of professionals and volunteers. They contribute to making Sheffield an inclusive city. A city where we work together to make sure that all children get the right support at the right time. This is so children live a happy and fulfilled life. We help with these key outcomes: SAFE & NURTURED - Children & young people are safe, secure & nurtured within their home SAFE COMMUNITIES - Children and young people are safe and supported in their community. This is so that they are not at risk of harm GOOD HEALTH - Children and young people have good physical health EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY - Children and young people are resilient and emotionally healthy ENGAGING EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES - Children and young people can access education…

  • NHS Sheffield Place SEND Team

    or young person has. How these needs may affect their day-to-day life and their access to education Working with Sheffield City Council to make plans for these needs to be met. This may sometimes be part of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Working with hospitals and health services in our city to provide advice and support. This is to help them meet their legal duties for children and young people with SEND Working with schools, colleges and nurseries. This is to make sure they think about a child/young person's SEND needs and how they can be supported Delivering training… are a dedicated team. This means we only support children/young people and their families with SEND. We also help the professionals around these families. We are employed by the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (often referred to as the ICB). This means that we are not employed by any specific…

  • Mental capacity: information for you

    the cost of your care and support. There is more information about this on the Council website. Sheffield City Council: Cost of care and support . If you need a Deputy you will pay the costs for this. The Court of Protection charges for each application, and a charge for each year. Some people who receive benefits don’t pay. People on a low income can apply for a lower charge. If you have an Appointee or Deputy as part of your care and support plan, you can choose the Council’s Money Management Service or you can buy support from a company that provides this service. Sheffield City…. Mental capacity: information for family, friends or other carers . The information on this page covers: How can I be sure I can make my own decisions ? Getting help to make a decision . Advanced care planning . Allowing other people to make your decisions . Specialist advice and support . How can…

  • Mental capacity

    how it assesses mental capacity and how it makes a decision for you. Sheffield City Council: Assessing mental capacity . Sheffield City Council: Best Interests meeting . The Council also has information about Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (sometimes called DoLS). These are rules the Council follows when a person who lacks mental capacity needs to be restricted in some way, so that they can receive care and support and be safe. This may include restricting a person’s ability to move around freely, or when a person is being continuously supervised and controlled. Sheffield City… on Government law called the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Government gives people advice about this. Gov.UK: Assessing mental capacity . Gov.UK: Make decisions for someone . This video by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) explains more about the Act and how it can protect…

  • Advocacy

    for meetings. following up responses. Learning Disability Advocacy Advocacy support for people who have a diagnosed learning disability who are using or need to access health or social care services in the city. How can I access advocacy services? If you need an advocate for yourself, friends… move. adult safeguarding enquiries. care reviews. when someone is being ‘deprived of their liberty’ (also known as DoLS) for their own good. For example, a person in a care home may be deprived of their liberty where it would not be safe for them to be free to leave when they wish. IMCAs also make sure that the professionals involved follow the Mental Capacity Act 2005 correctly, to safeguard the person’s rights. IMCAs can access the person’s health and social care records to gather information about the person’s care and treatment to use to support the person. Care Act Advocacy…

  • Support with Managing your Money

    and Support Plan. The Council will work with you to create your plan, and work out how much you can afford to pay towards the cost of your care and support. There is more information about this on the Council website. Sheffield City Council: Cost of care . If you need a Deputy you will pay the costs… Links and downloads Many people are struggling with rising living costs. That's why it's important to know what help and support is available now that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Get advice from the Council webiste. Sheffield City Council: Cost of Living Support… and Deputy services. Appointee and Deputy services . You can download a form on this page to help you choose the right service for you (Choosing a money support service). Help from Sheffield City Council If you have no relatives or friends that can help the Council can act as your Appointee…

  • Introduction

    Links and downloads Many people are struggling with rising living costs. That's why it's important to know what help and support is available now that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour. Get advice from the Council's Cost of Living Support page. Sheffield City Council: Cost of Living . This section of our directory has help to make the most of your money, plan your finances, cut costs and take control of debt. You'll also find details of all the local and national support available. You'll find help to manage your money in our Support with managing your money page. Support with managing your money . You'll also find financial information and advice to help you plan for later life (retirement and pensions), and financial planning for your health and social care costs. Pensions and retirement . Health and Social Care costs . Citizens Advice Sheffield…

  • Introduction

    . For help getting around the shops, you can loan mobility aids like wheelchairs or power scooters from: Mobile Sheffield . For use round the city centre. Mobile Sheffield . Call: 0114 339 2015 . Professional Mobility at Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre. Professional Mobility . Call: 0114 247 2611… South Yorkshire: Journey Planner . And there are several discount travel schemes in Sheffield. Travel South Yorkshire: Ticket and passes . You should also consider: The Blue Badge Scheme . Allows parking without charge for up to 3 hours in many parking areas. Sheffield City Council: Apply… mobility allowance. Motability . Where there are public toilets and disabled toilets. Sheffield City Council: Changing Places toilets and radar keys . Sheffield City Council: Public Toilets map . Blue Badge Scheme - disabled parking The Blue Badge Scheme . To apply for or renew the badge, which…

  • Family Intervention Service

    Family Intervention Service, Family-Intervention-Service What is the Family Intervention Service Our Intervention Workers offer support and advice to families to empower them to make positive changes. The Family Intervention Service support and empower families across the city with a wide range of needs We offer short term support such as signposting or advice sessions as well as longer-term structured pieces of work. We have strong links with local schools and community groups and work closely with these partner agencies to ensure the right support is in place for families. How will the Family Intervention Service help me Your intervention worker will work with you, the services already involved with the family and important people in your lives to help you achieve your goals. Your worker will visit you in the family home and will talk with your child or children to find…