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and find out how you can get involved to create a world that works for autistic people. Sheffield has a local Autistic Society , which provides support and information. They also campaign for a better world for Autistic and Asperger people in Sheffield- children, young persons and adults. …
getinvolved, involvement We want to work together with people who have experience of social care and other support or those who may need it, to help shape and improve our services. There are lots of ways you can share your views and get involved. Take part in a project. Join one of our involvement groups. Give your feedback on a Sheffield City Council service. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities to help shape social care in Sheffield. On our new website Have Your Say you'll find much more detail about the range of opportunities to take part and how we're transforming the engagement, involvement and coproduction of adult care and wellbeing services in Sheffield.…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk firstcontact Thank you for contacting the Adult Care and Wellbeing First Contact Team. If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry po…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk homefirst Hello If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry point is our First Point Service at Howden House in the city centre. Ca…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk equipment_and_adaptations Hello If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry point is our First Point Service at Howden House in the c…
Sheffield Local Offer to Care Leavers Introduction As Corporate Parents, we are delighted to share with you Sheffield’s Local Offer for Care Leavers, setting out how we can support you to achieve your full potential. We want you to have the stability and support you need to lead successful… work with you on your aspirations for the future and we strive to give you the best start possible to your adult life. Sheffield Local Offer for Children and Young People Leaving Care Leaving care can be a worrying and challenging time for young people. This guide is designed to tell you what support you can expect from Sheffield City Council as you take your next steps to independence. We want you to continue to feel safe and supported and know where or who to go to for advice and help on this journey. Just because you are leaving care, or have already left care, we haven’t stopped…
available are: Council tenancy When you are ready to manage a tenancy, as a care leaver your Personal Advisor will support you to apply to join the housing register and make an application for you to receive priority status at Band B within Sheffield for suitable social housing. We work with housing colleagues to support you; this includes former unaccompanied asylum seeking children despite not having leave to remain in the UK. If you live outside of Sheffield, your Personal Advisor can support you to apply to the local authority housing register where you live and ask if they would support… your tenancy. We can also pre-register you on the Sheffield housing register for council properties in the lead up to your 18th birthday, if that is what is best suited to your needs.…
Sheffield City Council has the ambition that every child and young person in and leaving care achieves their full potential. We will work hard on your behalf to secure and promote opportunities that meet your needs. Your Personal Advisor can support you to apply for the range of services on offer including access to: 16 to 19 Study Programmes Traineeships Apprenticeships Community Learning (Adult Provision) English, Mathematics and Digital Skills Programmes Adult Education classes Pathways – employment programmes based in the community to support people on a journey into work Opportunities to gain work experience, and volunteering in a variety of roles As well as: Practical guidance, alongside financial support for young people wanting to attend university. Including support to pay your accommodation costs…
Upcoming Events Summer B-B-Q (To be confirmed) Black History Month – Sunday 1 st to Tuesday 31 st October 2023 World Food Day – Monday October 16 th 2023 Care Leaver Week – Monday 23 rd to Friday 27 th October 2023 Christmas Meal or Event – December 2023 (To be confirmed) Groups and Activ…
and activities in your area that are of interest to you Support you to attend Sheffield Children in Care Council or Sheffield Care Leavers Union. These are independent groups supporting the voice of Care Leavers in the city, you can contact your Personal Advisor for more information on these groups…, Old Junior School, South View Road, Sheffield, S7 1DB Email: LeavingCareServiceContact@sheffield.gov.uk Telephone: 0114 203 9060 There is always a duty worker available to talk to you on the above number 8:45am to 5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am to 4:45pm on Friday or in person at Sharrow…