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Manchester Parent Carer Forum |
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The Manchester Parent Carer Forum has a Coronavirus SEND Information Hub with a range of information relevant to SEND families, including Education, Health and Frequently Asked Questions. They also have a Facebook page, sharing news and information relating to the crisis.
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Skills For Life Manchester - SEND Resources
The Skills for Life project supports the development of key life skills for young people and has become a feature of many school’s curriculums across Manchester. These resources are still available to support parents and carers encouraging children to develop these basic skills at home. The SEND Independent Living Resource is a great way of helping young people to identify and practise areas where they may need help. See the library blog for more information and links to useful resources.
Government Guidance - Adaptive Teaching Practice
Guidance for schools from the Government, published on 5 May, around designing activities that are accessible and inclusive.
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SEND Storytime With Libraries |
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Coming soon! Central Library staff will be filming a sensory storytime every month for younger children. They’ll include songs, rhymes and actions and a storyboard. Visit Manchester Libraries’ very own YouTube channel to view them and their other great storytimes.
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Local Bereavement Service |
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If you’ve been bereaved and need support or advice, call the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service on 0161 983 0902 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (except Bank Holidays), Wednesday 9am-8pm or visit their website.
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There is also the NHS Bereavement Helpline. Staffed by trained nurses, it can offer guidance and advice on dealing with grief and loss. NHS Bereavement Helpline - 0800 2600 400, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.
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Help & Support From Organisations |
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Local
Manchester Carers Centre
The Manchester Carers Centre telephone helpline for unpaid carers is available Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm. Call 0161 27 27 27 0 for information, advice or emotional support around COVID-19 or your caring role in general.
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Manchester Deaf Centre
WAITE - Well-being, Advocacy, Information, Training and Employment Service - is a ’One Stop' shop, five days a week, to support D/deaf individuals. Support includes help with benefits, employment and discrimination. To learn more, get in touch with:
Mark Woodall 07557 095854 Mark.Woodall@manchesterdeafcentre.com
Anita Kanji 078253 46935 AnitaK@manchesterdeafcentre.com
Dipti Patel 075570 95929 dipti@manchesterdeafcentre.com
National
List Of Support Organisations
The IASS Network have updated their SEND Information Organisations Group list with coronavirus specific information. It contains details of organisations that provide free advice & support on matters relating to SEND in England.
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The COVID-19 guidelines being used in the UK mean that disabled people may not receive the same access to treatment. The Greater Manchester Coalition for Disabled People has put together some emergency self-advocacy tips.
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Domestic Abuse - Help & Support |
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Manchester City Council has information on help and support around domestic abuse and what to do if you’re affected. If you need to get off the page quickly for any reason, there’s an exit button which takes you to the BBC website.
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Mental Health Awareness Week |
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Mental Health Awareness Week is coming up soon - 18-24 May. The theme this year is kindness.
This has been a difficult week for many of us. We can only do what we think is best for ourselves and our families at any given time. Be kind to yourself.
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