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Health At Home
A new campaign has been launched to help people manage their health at home and easily access NHS services online. The Health at Home webpage gives information on how to contact your GP, order repeat prescriptions, manage long-term conditions and maintain your mental and physical wellbeing.
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Manchester Information & Support
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Information, Advice and Support Manchester (IASM) can help SEND families at this time. Their extended helpline is 8.30-4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Just give them a call on 0161 209 8356 and they’ll help you find the right information and advice.
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Educational Comics for Dyslexic Children
Dekko Comics provide comics that help dyslexic children with their literacy skills and schoolwork, covering Maths, English, Science etc. They are available free online for the COVID-19 period.
Educational Psychology Helpline Manchester
Any parent/carer of children and young people with SEND in Manchester schools and early years settings can use OneEducation’s helpline - 0161 276 0118, Monday to Friday, 1-3pm. They offer a problem-solving conversation relating to educating your child/young person at home. This might be issues around learning, behaviour, anxiety and mental health needs.
They also offer phone consultations to parents/carers of children and young people with an autism diagnosis from the Bridge, the Winnicott Centre and Carol Kendrick Unit. To book this, please send them an email with your name and phone number - autism.edpsych@oneeducation.co.uk.
SEND Education Information & Resources
The Government has information on helping children with SEND continue their education during coronavirus. It includes SEND-specific resources for learning from home.
Special Needs Jungle Resources
The Special Needs Jungle has SEND resources for learning at home, as well as coronavirus information.
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Young People's Escape Room Project |
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KIT Theatre and autistic theatre-maker Jess Nolan have joined forces to create an escape room for autistic young people that will tour libraries across Greater Manchester.
They’re looking for young autistic people aged 15-25 with an interest in puzzles and gaming to get involved in the design. It's a great chance to join an inclusive online space, test puzzles and have a say in making the finished escape room as exciting as possible.
Email Ailbhe, the Project Manager, at libraryescape2020@gmail.com to find out more.
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Feeding The Family On A Budget |
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Protection For Tenants
The Government has announced a package of measures to protect tenants affected by COVID-19. Emergency legislation is being pushed through so that landlords will not be able to start proceedings to evict tenants for at least three months.
Tenants who are struggling to pay their rent should speak to their landlord at the earliest opportunity. Landlords and tenants are expected to work together to establish an affordable repayment plan, taking into account tenants’ individual circumstances.
Further information can be found on the Council’s website.
Antisocial Behaviour
If you live in Manchester and need to report antisocial behaviour, you can do this using an online form. See more information in Tackle A Noise Problem.
If the antisocial behaviour puts you, your family or your property in immediate danger, you should contact the police on 999.
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Our special edition newsletter at Easter was stuffed with lots of ideas of things to do at home. Here are some more:
All Sorts To Do At Home
Behind the scenes, staff in Manchester’s buzzing arts, culture, fitness, youth and music scenes have been busy finding ways to bring recreation to you at home. There are still lots of ways you can be inspired and take part in what our amazing city has to offer, by staying active, being entertained, having new experiences, or being creative.
Manchester City Council have tried to make it easier for you by bringing everything together in one place. Visit the Allsorts To Do At Home page for loads of great stuff to do, and to sign up for the weekly Allsorts To Do At Home bulletin. This has some great stuff – like Frog Friday Live at Manchester Museum and actor Tom Hardy on CBeebies.
There is also Manchester Libraries Children’s & Families Newsletter. This weekly bulletin is full of ideas and resources. Sign up here.
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Access Sport
Access Sports has lots of free home activities, with options for all ages and disabilities. They have live exercise sessions, ideas for play, and activity around wellbeing to help keep you healthy and happy at this difficult time. Sign up for their weekly newsletter.
Dance Syndrome
Dance Syndrome are offering disability led dance sessions via You Tube and Facebook. These have been adapted so people can take part safely from the comfort of their own homes. The sessions are free – donations welcome.
Story Massage
The Story Massage Programme has free sessions on Facebook – Story Massage Programme. It’s a fun and interactive way of combining the benefits of positive touch with the creativity of storytelling and is fully inclusive for all ages and abilities.
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The Greater Manchester Disability Panel is doing a survey to find out what issues disabled people, including children, face during the Covid-19/Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be used to inform GM services how to meet those support needs.
The closing date is 11th May 2020.
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