Childcare Search Filter

Have you had your say?

Thank you to everyone who has completed this survey already, if you have not yet completed please tell us about the Childcare Search Filters you want.

We want to improve the search filters for parents who are looking for childcare for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

We want to improve the quality of our data and for you to tell us what search filters and information would help you. In order for us to do that please complete this very short survey. Please complete this survey by Friday 29th October 

If you have any questions or require any further information please contact: emma.walker@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Transition to Adulthood Event 2021

The Information Advice and Support Service had their  first virtual Transition to Adulthood Event on the 5th and 6th October 2021.

They had a range of speakers who shared information about their services and how they can support you and your young person as they make the transition to adulthood.  This included a range of information about education, employment, health, activities, social care services and much more. 

Presentations given at the event  are now on Live Well Cheshire West to view please click here. 

As part of the event we have also added a new section - Virtual Market Place which includes details of services within the Council, Health, 3rd Sector and Independent Services that offer support to you and/or your young person to prepare for adulthood.

Our Preparing for Adulthood section has lots of information and support services and has been updated with current information that was shared at the event. 

If you can't find what you are looking for please contact: emma.walker@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Crossroads Together Young Carers Service - CW&C Commissioned Service

Who we are

Crossroads Together have been supporting young carers in Cheshire West for over 4 years. We have been providing support and respite to young people who provide care or who live with a member of their family who has physical or mental ill health or living around addiction or learning disabilities.

We support Young Carers

Ask yourself these questions about the young people you live or work with…

1. Is there ill health, addiction or learning disabilities within the home?
2. Do the young people provide care or more importantly to consider, does the care needs or ill health influence the young people in any way? For example, finding it hard to mix with others, feeling resentful to the wider family, missing out on opportunities, having a tough time in school or showing signs their own mental health and wellbeing is being compromised?

If you answered yes to any of these, we would like to hear from you.

Not all young carers are caregivers.  They can however find the health needs of their family effecting them in some way.

Many young carers grow and thrive despite their important role in their family, others find it hard and upsetting.

What we offer

• Dedicated fortnightly groups and activities for young carers.
• 1:1 support. “A problem shared is a problem halved”.
• Summer and ½ term activities.
• Young Carers voice – meeting and linking with the local authority about what works for them.

Make a referral and find out more

Please have a look at our young carers webpage. You can find further information on what we do, download our leaflets and posters and make a referral online. You could be 3 clicks away from making a difference.

Webpage: https://www.crossroadstogether.org.uk/young-carers-cheshire-west/

Email: cwacyc@crossroadstogether.org.uk

Phone: 0151 315 0313

Help us Improve our Young Carers Section 

Young Carers are going to be helping us make improvements to information available on Live Well Cheshire West  - Want to be involved? Contact: Crossroads Together Young Carers above or emma.walker@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Are there Gaps in Services?

Did you know Commissioners have a duty to review and consider what you are saying and use to inform their decision making?

If you think there are gaps in services, have your say by completing this short form or 
e-mail: emma.walker@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

We are currently reviewing the previous gaps report to provide you with an update to the responses given.

We are looking to change the perceived gaps report from annually to every 6 months, so we can provide more timely responses to your feedback.