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  • Things to do when not in college Transition Guide

    thinking of voluntary work or work experience. You may be able to do these from 16 years old. Think about what support you may need. Think about what interests you. It may be helpful to contact local organisations and businesses. See if they have any opportunities. There is information about opportunities in this guide. What else to look at You can find more details about activities, sports, and things to do outside education on the Sheffield Local Offer and on the Sheffield Directory. Click on the buttons below. You can also look at the Employment is For Everyone website… at what support you might need. This could include a range of options. You could access day activities and things that interest you. This will help support your development. Please see page 28 for information about social care.…

  • 2) Help with finding and keeping a job Transition Guide

    into a paid job. It supports you in looking for and keeping a job. Job Coaches can give you support. 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 person taking part must not be employed, in full time education or on any other funded programme The minimum age to take part is 18 The programme runs until March 2025 Find out more by emailing opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk Jobcentres Jobcentres can help young people with SEND: find a job get information about disability friendly employers discuss other support available They can refer you to a disability specialist advisor or a specialist work psychologist. They can also carry out an ‘employment assessment’ of your skills and experience. This helps see what kind of roles you are interested in. Opportunity Sheffield Opportunity…

  • Other Travel Support and useful Apps Transition Guide

    Other Travel Support and useful Apps - Transition Guide If you are 18 and over, and a student at college or university There are a range of student tickets and passes for bus and tram that might be right for you. Click the logo below to find out more. Disabled Persons Railcard You can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain. Find out more by clicking on the logo below. Disabled Persons Travel Pass If you have certain disabilities, you can apply for a Disabled Persons Travel Pass. If you get higher-level PIP or DLA, then carer who is with you can travel for free… health issue Click on the logo below for more information. Safe Places Safe Places is a local scheme in Sheffield. It looks to support adults who may feel vulnerable when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help they can enter the nearest safe place to get support. This could…

  • Short Breaks Services Transition Guide

    for children? The Special Needs Inclusion Playcare Service team, also called SNIPS, is the team in Sheffield City Council available to help you. They can provide more information on the range of short breaks available. The team can be contacted by telephoning the Children with Disabilities Team on 0114 273 5368. Ask to speak to a member of the SNIPS team. You can also e-mail them on SNIPSBusinessSupport@sheffield.gov.uk Adult short break services There are short break services for adults (aged 18 and over). They are for those who qualify for adult services. This service is known as respite for adults. Adult short break services includes residential respite centres and a service called Shared Lives (adult fostering). Find out more about Shared Lives by clicking on the logo below. If you already have a children’s short break service You may be referred to the social care…

  • Decision making and mental capacity Transition Guide

    direct, rather than with your parents. Your parents can continue to support you by: continuing to be involved in talking about your future attending meetings filling in forms dealing with any mail on your behalf This is if you are happy for them to do this. Your parents are still responsible for you until you get to the age of 18. Mental Capacity Act The Mental Capacity Act is a law that protects vulnerable people over the age of 16 about the decisions they make. This could be if someone needs to make a big decision but other people doubt they can make it. This may…. Professionals in health, education or social care can ask for an independent advocate if needed. You can get help from an advocate at age 16+. Click on the logo below for more information. Decisions about EHC plans When you reach the end of compulsory school age some rights on EHC plans…

  • Annual Health Checks for people with a learning disability Transition Guide

    Annual Health Checks for people with a learning disability - Transition Guide If you have a learning disability, make sure that your GP adds you to the GP Learning Disability Register. This is so that reasonable adjustments can be made, and you can get the right healthcare. For further… out more by clicking on the image below: Information for carers A carer is anybody who looks after someone who needs extra help. This is because of an illness or disability. This could be a: family member partner friend This includes children and young people under 18. All the care… health issues are looked at, arranging appointments or home visits. Parent and carers may want to put a request on your notes that they can pick up prescriptions on your behalf. At age 16 you can pick up your own prescriptions and you may want someone to do this for you.…

  • Important Local NHS Health Services Transition Guide

    Service (SAANS) If you have autism or ADHD and no related learning disabilities, you can be referred to SAANS. This is for assessment, support and counselling over the age of 16. Useful contacts Sheffield Children’s Hospital They have information about transition. Click on the logo to find out more…Important Local NHS Health Services - Transition Guide These are some of the important local NHS Health Services in Sheffield. Click on the drop downs for more information. Continuing Healthcare for Adults If your needs are health related, then you could be suitable for continuing healthcare for adults when you turn 18. If you already get support from children’s continuing care Your assessing nurse in that team will work with you and your parent/carer. This is to make sure that your package helps with the move to either: social care support, into continuing healthcare for adults…

  • 2) Finance and Benefits Transition Guide

    a programme for all 16-24 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 going to the government website. Click on the button below. Please note - If you are 18 or over If you have…2) Finance and Benefits: Universal Credit - Transition Guide Universal Credit Universal Credit is a benefit for people aged between 16 and 64 years who are on a low income, out of work or unable to work. If you are 16 or 17 years old and are not in: employment education, or training You may be able to get Universal Credit. This is if you meet at least one of the following: have limited capability for work have medical evidence and are waiting for a work capability assessment If you are 16 or 17 years old and are in: full-time education, or training, You may…

  • 3) Finance and Benefits Transition Guide

    3) Finance and Benefits: 16 to 19 Bursary Fund - Transition Guide 16 to 19 Bursary Fund If you are in further education (school or college) or training, you could apply for a 16 - 19 bursary. You should apply for this at your school or college. There are two types of bursaries. 1. Vulnerable student bursary Up to £1,200 per year for young people aged 16-19 years when at least one of the following applies: in or recently left local authority care is getting Income Support (IS) Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves getting: Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment either Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit 2. Discretionary bursary You can apply for this if you need financial help, but do not qualify for a vulnerable student bursary. The education or training provider decides how much you…

  • Further help and support Transition guide

    Further help and support - Transition guide You may find some of the organisations and links below helpful. Click on the drop downs to find out more. What do some of the terms and words mean There is page in the Local Offer website that can you help you with this. Click on the logo below to take you there. Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership They have information and links to websites that may help you. Click the logo below to find out more. Advocate support An advocate is someone who can help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights. Sheffield Advocacy Hub is a partnership between Citizens Advice Sheffield, Cloverleaf Advocacy and Disability Sheffield. It provides all statutory advocacy in Sheffield. This includes advocacy for: social care mental health NHS complaints learning disabilities You can contact them…