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Health Services are NHS services (though some may be arranged by the NHS and delivered by other organisations) which are provided to help people keep healthy. This may include diagnosis and treatment of illness, care for long term conditions and therapy services to maximise children…
Local Offer Legislation
The Local Offer is being published in line with the requirements of Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations. Further information on the Local Offer legislation and regulations can be found to the right in External Links.
Nottingham City Employment Support Services for Young Adults with SEND
Specialist Employment & Support programmes are available from the following organisations Futures Advice, Skills and Employment Tel: 0115 9601597 Web: www.futuresadvice.co.uk An organisation that provides support, advice and guidance to young people aged from 16 through to all adult ages who are not in education,…
A parent's guide to autism
Parents often feel relieved when they finally receive a diagnosis of autism, because they have an explanation for their child's unusual behaviour. Receiving a diagnosis may come as a great shock, and it can take a while to accept what you're being told. Try to…
Personal Budgets
A personal budget is a sum of money allocated to a disabled child and their family as a result of an assessment of their needs. In Nottingham City, Social Care Personal Budgets have been available for children and young people with disabilities to help meet…
Personal Health Budgets
A Personal Health Budget is an amount of money to support a person’s health and wellbeing needs, which is planned and agreed between the person (or someone who represents them) and the NHS. It is not about new money, but it may mean spending NHS…
Personal Independence Payment
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is the new benefit that's replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with a disability who are aged 16 to 64. PIP is designed to help you meet some of the extra costs you may have because of a long-term health…
Preparing for Adulthood
‘We believe that young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities should have equal life chances as they move into adulthood. This should include paid employment and higher education, housing options and independent living, good health, friends, relationships, community inclusion and choice and control…
Self-referral to CAMHS / Behavioural & Emotional Health Team
If you are concerned about a child or young person’s behaviour, or about their emotional or mental health needs there is help and support available. Parents, carers and children or young people can call directly to ask for help and support: If you wish to…
SEND Inclusion Support Services
Who are we? The SEND Inclusion Support Services are part of Nottingham City Council. We are six teams of specialist teachers and support staff with knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These teams are:…
