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EHC plans Contact

There is no national standard format for the EHC plan. However it must have certain sections that are clearly labelled. The sections are: A: … See more

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New reports highlight health inequalities faced by BAME …

WEBPublic H ealth England’s report published earlier this month brought into sharp focus the health inequalities faced by Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) …

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Help with medical needs Contact

WEBIndividual healthcare plans are specifically for children with medical needs. They set out the child’s medical condition, any support needed and any emergency procedures. Although …

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Tips on completing the Disability Living Allowance form

WEBThis advice applies in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.Read about Child Disability Payment in Scotland.. On this page we offer some general top tips on completing the …

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Education settings Contact

WEBTendency to be easily distracted. Suggestions: Seating: sit the child square on to the board or face to face, to avoid having to turn toward stimuli. In group work, sit the child in the …

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Helping you and your child sleep Contact

WEBTry using pictures or timers to help your child understand. Anyone who is supporting your child (family or professionals) should be using the same approach to managing your …

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CAMHS mental health services Contact

WEBCAMHS are services that support children and young people who have difficulties with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing. CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental …

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Feeding and eating Contact

WEBThe dietician, community nurse, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist all have particular skills that can help you and your child. Your health visitor can give …

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A checklist to help for EHC needs assessments Contact

WEBThis advice applies in England only.Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.. As a parent you are an expert on your child. If you are requesting an …

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Absence from school Contact

WEBLonger absences. The local authority must provide alternative education for children aged five to 16 who are at home sick for more than 15 school days. This should be either full …

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What is social care

WEBPractical assistance in the home, such as help with the personal care of your child, for example help getting in and out of bed. Recreational equipment such as a TV, radio or …

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Moving to adult health services Contact

WEBMental health services. Young people who have been receiving support from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) will transfer to adult mental health services …

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CLAIMING DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE FOR CHILDREN

WEBINTRODUCTION Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for disabled children and is there to help meet any extra costs of being disabled.

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extra help in education for 19-25-year-olds

WEBestablished that for adults over 19, ‘education’ can include small steps of progress towards achieving a skill such as communication. a focus on preparing for adulthood

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Claiming DLA higher rate mobility

WEBA child can get it from the age of three. When we say “DLA higher rate mobility” or just “higher rate mobility”, this is what we refer to. The weekly mobility component rates from …

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Contact

WEBHow to claim PIP. Your child (or you if you are their appointee) claim PIP by phoning the PIP claim line on 0800 917 2222 (or 0800 012 1573 in Northern Ireland). When your …

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Annual health checks Contact

WEBAnnual health checks. This advice applies to England only. Young people aged 14 or over with a learning disability are entitled to a free NHS health check every year. It is a …

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HealtH services for disabled cHildren & young people

WEB6 health services for disabled children & young people cHild development teams Child development teams are led by paediatricians working closely with physiotherapists, …

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Healthcare in England Contact

WEBNHS 111 is an NHS phone service that will give you advice and will direct you to the most appropriate service. Finding your way around the NHS can seem confusing, especially if …

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