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  • Family Intervention Service

    Years Development Getting a Good Education Improved Mental & Physical Health Promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance misuse Children Safe from Abuse, Exploitation, Crime and Domestic Abuse Improving financial stability and having a safe and stable home environment Engaging… education settings and health workers - can refer families using an Early Help Assessment. You can find the form and guidance under links and documents on this page. Completed forms need to be e-mailed to EarlyHelpAssessment@sheffield.gov.uk . If families feel unable to speak to their education or health providers about their issues they can also self-refer by calling (0114) 203 7485.…

  • Children's Continuing Care

    What is continuing care? Some children and young people (up to age 18), may have very complex health needs. These may be the result of: congenital conditions. These are conditions a person has from birth. long-term or life-limiting conditions disability after effects of serious illness or injury Children with such complex needs may need extra health support. This is extra to what is available from: GP practices hospitals the community This extra package of care is called Continuing Care. The South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) assesses children/young people. This is to see if they need a package of continuing care. The South Yorkshire ICB are responsible for arranging health services in South Yorkshire. Who is it for? Any child/young person up to their 18th birthday who has a complex health need may qualify. When a young person reaches 18…

  • Advocacy

    with? Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) can help you to obtain information and understand: your rights under the Mental Health Act. the rights which other people (such as your nearest relatives) have. any medical treatment you are receiving or might… 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… 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…

  • Introduction

    . Sheffield Mencap (for people with learning disabilities) Sheffield Mencap . Call: 0114 276 7757 . Sheffield Mental Health Guide (an online information guide for people with mental health problems) Sheffield Mental Health Guide . Sheffield Mind (for people with mental health problems) Sheffield… and advice on a housing issue, look in our Housing section . If you're looking for information and advice on a health issue, look in our Health section . view directory services View all services on the directory that provide information and advice . Also advice for: Carers , Health , Housing , Careers , Money . Money advice There are a range of services which give money advice in the Money and Legal section of the directory. Money and Legal . This includes organisations that can help you with: the cost of living crisis claiming and maximising benefits…

  • Support with Managing your Money

    by making decisions for you. You give them this power in a legal document called a Lasting Power of Attorney. The person you choose can have legal power for your health and welfare, or your finances and property, or both. Doing this while you have mental capacity may be easier and cheaper… . Sheffield Carers Centre . Call: 0114 272 8362 . Learning disability DOSH Financial Advocacy . DOSH Appointeeship Factsheet . Call: 0300 303 1288 . Sheffield MENCAP . MENCAP Appointees, Deputies and Power of Attorney Factsheet . Call: 0114 276 7757 . Mental Health Mental Health Foundation . Mental Health and Money Advice . Older People Age UK . Call: 0800 169 65 65 , (8 am to 7 pm). Independent Age . Independent Age Power of Attorney Factsheet . Call: 0800 319 6789 . Solicitors for the Elderly . Call: 0844 567 6173 . Physical Disability Disability…

  • 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…

  • Special schools

    Special Schools and Specialist Hubs Talbot Specialist School Talbot Specialist School provides education for young people who have severe and complex learning difficulties. Young people who attend Talbot Specialist School have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Admissions to Talbot… people who attend Seven Hills School have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Admissions to Seven Hills School follow the Sheffield Local Authority EHC plan annual review process . Website: https://www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk/ Bents Green School Bents Green School provides education for autistic young people and Communication and Interaction difficulties. Young people who attend Bents Green School have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Admissions to Bents Green follow the Sheffield Local Authority EHC plan annual review process . Website: https…

  • Introduction

    Downloads and links In our Healthy Living section you will find all the advice and support you need to live a healthy and active life. You will find help to: stop smoking cut down on alcohol stop gambling stop using drugs get more active eat more healthily. You'll find support if: you’re feeling lonely or isolated you have mental health problems you’re depressed, feeling anxious or stressed you're feeling suicidal Samaritans . You'll find services for sexual health , pregnancy and childbirth . And all the support near you: local activities, groups, courses and support to help you keep healthy and well . And there's so much more... view directory services View all services on the directory that provide healthy living activities and services . …

  • Sleep and children

    Sleep-and-children Children's Sleep Just like eating well and staying active, getting enough sleep is super important for your child’s health. Getting the right amount of sleep will; Improve concentration and attention span. Give the brain time to ‘file’ in your memory what it has learnt in the day. Let the body rest and repair - this helps to keep the immune system ready to protect from illnesses. Reduce stress hormones and is good for emotional and mental health. Making sure children and young people get enough sleep helps them keep well, thrive and reach… makes a good routine including visual aids. To view dates and book a place on a seminar visit the Sheffield Parent Hub event page Need more support? Contact your Health Visitor, Family Hub, Nursery/School or For children under 5 Years Self-refer by contacting the Health Central team on 0114…