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Information For You - All In One Place |
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Our Local Offer Coronavirus Advice & Information page is the 'go to' place for up to date information on what’s happening nationally and locally around children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at this time. It’s in sections to make it easier to find what you need. Here are the main ones, with an idea of what’s in each them:
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Returning to School In Manchester – FAQ
This has Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) around the return to school in Manchester. Questions include ‘What would happen if somebody at school developed COVID symptoms during the day?’ and ‘Will my child’s EHCP review still take place?’
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Schools & Home-learning
This has advice around the return to school, updates from the Government and other organisations, psychological support, and home-learning resources. Also see: Education Health & Care Plans and the IAS Manchester Helpline.
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Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
As the crisis goes on, you may find you need support around you and your loved ones' emotional and mental wellbeing. This section lets you know about free helplines, counselling, and bereavement support, including disability services like Respect For All.
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Coronavirus Information & Updates
It’s all here - information in alternative formats and languages, local and national updates on face-coverings, shielding and the Test and Trace system, a local Reasonable Adjustments Card, and support in recovery from COVID-19.
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Stuff To Do
The summer holidays may be a distant memory but there’s still lots of stuff to do. Find out about online fun, like dance classes, interactive music-making and sensory storytelling. There are also updates on Manchester’s parks, swimming pools and gyms, and museums and galleries. Also see Short Breaks.
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Benefits, Money & Household
Find out where to get support and advice around benefits, finance and grants, digital and online support, energy, food, and housing.
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Support From Organisations
A list of local and national organisations that offer resources and support to SEND families, including carers services.
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Young People
Information for young people up to the age of 25 around arts and creativity, emotional and mental wellbeing, gaming and virtual activity, and support from organisations.
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Manchester Community Response Hub
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Don’t forget about the city’s Community Response Hub. This offers support to Manchester people affected by the coronavirus crisis, helping with delivery of food and medication, loneliness, managing fuel top-up payments, online access, and carers issues.
The Hub is open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 10am-2pm - freephone 0800 234 6123, email COVIDSupport@manchester.gov.uk, text 078600 22876 (messages responded to by the next working day). Information about the Community Response Hub is also available in British Sign Language (BSL).
There is also information on Manchester City Council’s website, keeping you up to date with services across the city, including schools, bin collections and leisure activities - visit manchester.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Education & Learning
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Living Life To The Full is a suite of online self-help courses and resources free to Manchester people. There’s ‘Living Life To The Full’ for low mood and stress in adults, ‘Reclaim Your Life’ for people living with long-term conditions and the ‘Enjoy’ series for soon to be and new parents.
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Story Resources
'Charlie & the C Monsters’ is a short film designed to explain without words how COVID-19 is spread and prevented - bridging language, literacy and impairment barriers. It’s been created by Together! 2012 CIC and is suitable for all ages and abilities.
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The World Has Turned Upside Down – a story for autistic children which can be enjoyed by any family. There are worksheets too!
STARS autism resources - social stories relating to coronavirus.
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Join Greater Manchester’s Big Mental Wellbeing Conversation. Responses to the survey will help shape services, making sure they reflect the needs of local people. It’s being run by the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership and the Independent Mental Health Network.
There is still time to take part in resetting The Manchester Strategy, sharing what’s important to you and your family in the city. The survey closes 23rd September.
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