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- Hospice, Respite and Childcare
Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities
Short breaks are for children and young people with disabilities. They provide them with an opportunity to spend time away from their primary carers. They can take part in a range of fun activities. They can develop their independence, emotional resilience and confidence. Short Breaks also help parents and carers to have a break from their caring responsibilities. There are 3 levels of Short Break support available in Jersey. These are called tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3. Children will be supported at the lowest tier that meets their needs. Tier 1: Universal Short Breaks These are Short Breaks for children accessing mainstream activities without an assessment. This could include youth clubs, brownies, cubs, nurseries, childminders and activity-based groups. Tier 2: Targeted Short Breaks Targeted Short Breaks are for children and young people who can't access mainstream activities. They can access targeted groups especially for children and young people with disabilities. They may need some support to access these. Some of these activities need a referral and some don't. Tier 3: Specialist Short Breaks If your child's needs can't be met at tier 1 or tier 2, a professional will help you to complete an Early Help assessment. This will also involve any other agencies working with your family. The aim is to identify your family's strengths and needs. If the Early Help assessment shows that more support is needed, a referral will be made to a social worker. The social worker will use the Early Help assessment to find other services where the needs could be met. This might include specialist Short Breaks, including: - 1:1 support to access community activities. - Daytime support at a Short Break Centre. - Overnight short breaks. - Short break foster care.
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Jersey Child Care Trust
A local Jersey charity helping children and families, when it matters most. They provide: - A special needs inclusion programme: Their specialist support means children with disabilities can go to nursery in Jersey. - Inclusion Support Service: They share our skills and knowledge so more children can access holiday clubs, groups and activities. - Information on childcare: We give families and professionals the childcare information they need.
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- Healthcare
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CHIPS
CHIPS is a specialist service designed to provide expert palliative care support for babies, children and young people with serious and life-threatening conditions and their families. The service works alongside the other clinical teams who are caring for them. CHIPS is a regional service supporting babies, children and young people across the North East and north Cumbria. Their roles include: - General advice and support for teams, families and children with serious and life-threatening conditions. - Introducing palliative care to children and their families at the time it is needed whether that be diagnosis or another point in their illness. - Ongoing palliative care support for families. - Support with planning ahead and making decisions. - Managing complex symptoms. - Support for families whose child is deteriorating and may be reaching the end of their life. - Coordinating and supporting end of life care, whether that is at home, hospice or hospital. - Bereavement support and signposting. - Teaching and training teams and individuals.
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Universal Short Breaks: Inclusion Support Service. Island of Jersey
This service is open to all those in need of support to access activities in the community. There is no formal assessment required for this service. It is open to families of children with disabilities and to organisations needing support and advice. They offer: - Information and guidance on finding the best activity for your child. - One to one support, when needed, for an initial introductory period. - Guidance and support to organisations to ensure their activities are inclusive. - Support and training so that staff are confident supporting all children and young people.
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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
There are over 100 donkeys, mules, and Shetland ponies for you to meet and interact with. You can also book an unforgettable donkey experience and get 2 hours behind the scenes access! Most visitors spend about 2-3 hours at our sanctuary (after-all, it takes time to say hello to over 100 donkeys and ponies!), but you're welcome to stay as long as you like. Free entry and free parking, with disabled spaces available. No booking is required. Apart from the fields, the pathways around the centre of the sanctuary are a mixture of tarmac, concrete and gravel. There is a slight gradient towards one of the barns. The pathways between the fields can be muddy, depending on the weather. There is plenty of seating around the centre, but none in the barns or fields. 2 wheelchairs are available to borrow at your own risk. Please ask the welcome hosts when you arrive for more information. There are toilets in the café, including an accessible toilet. There is a ramp leading to the café, with handrails on both sides. The café has wide doors at the entrance and the floor is flat. The chairs are all moveable. All the barns have concrete floors so are easily accessible for people with mobility disabilities and for wheelchair users.
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Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centres
Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centres offer groups, event, activities, and courses. These include activities such as: Sensory SEND group: A play session designed for pre-school children with emerging or diagnosed additional needs and disabilities. Sensory-rich resources and activities to encourage development. A chance for parents and carers to meet and chat in a supportive environment. Tiniest Feet: Fun filled sessions for pre-mobile babies, which help children to develop and improve their motor skills, co-ordination, and concentration. See their Facebook to see events and dates.
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Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group
Cambridgeshire babies and children with Down Syndrome support group are an informal parent led community support group for children with Down Syndrome and their families in the County of Cambridgeshire. Their aim is to provide support and information to all families (parents/carers and expectant parents) with children with Down Syndrome (new born up to nine years old) and to provide a safe and inclusive area for the children and their siblings to make and develop friendship. They meet the first Saturday of the month (Except January). Contact : Claudia and Simon Holmes
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Pinpoint Cambridgeshire
Pinpoint gives help and information to parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and/or additional needs, as well as give parent carers opportunities to have a say and get involved in improving local services. No formal diagnosis is required in order to access support from Pinpoint – for example, a child may be on a waiting list, accessing services, had a referral turned down, or just be struggling. Pinpoint offers free professionally-supported workshops and events on topics such as include support with benefits, managing behaviour, anxiety, sleep problems, autism, ADHD and preparing for adulthood. They also hold coffee mornings where you will always find a friendly face to chat to and have the opportunity to meet with other parent/carers in similar situations.
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IPSEA
IPSEA are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and provide FREE and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. They provide online legal guides, resources and template letters. You can use their free legal guides to learn about the law and how to enforce the rights of children and young people with SEND. From SEN support to EHC plans, exclusions and appeals, they have resources for every topic. Parents and carers can use the Email Information Service for general legal enquiries and signposting to guidance on our website. Submit a request, and they'll get back to you within five working days. Parents/carers can get free and independent legal advice from volunteers on any educational issue related to their child’s SEND. Contact the Call-in Helpline on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, or book an appointment on their Advice Line or Tribunal Helpline. For families needing extra assistance to make an appeal or claim, IPSEA's trained volunteers provide free individual casework support and advocacy. IPSEA deliver training to parents, carers, school staff, parent carer forums, local authorities and other organisations working in the field of SEND to increase your knowledge and understanding of the SEND legal framework with our training courses.
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SENDIASS (Cambridgeshire)
SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) provides information, advice and guidance to families about Special Educational Needs and support to navigate through the process, including: - Impartial advice and information about Special Educational Needs - Help for parents, children and young people to navigate through the Special Educational Needs process - Help for parents about their rights to make sure the educational needs of their child are met - Help for parents to work with schools, education, children’s services, health and other professionals - Information for parents about other support services and organisations - Help for parents to resolve disagreements If you scroll down that page there are helpful short videos as well.
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SEND Service 0-25 (East Cambridgeshire and Fenland Area)
SEND Service (0-25) is a local authority service, delivered in three areas across Cambridgeshire. They work in schools and settings with children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents/carers, providing targeted support and training in all aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The main aim is to help meet the needs of children and young people within their local community. The team aims to help children and young people with SEND to progress with their learning, as well as their emotional and social development. The SEND Service (0-25) is delivered in three geographical areas; each area is divided into teams made up of: - Team leader, who has operational management of the multidisciplinary team - Educational psychologists - Specialist teachers - Specialist practitioners The Sensory Team is also part of the SEND Service (0-25) and is managed centrally (not divided into the area teams).
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SEND Service 0-25 (South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City Area)
SEND Service (0-25) is a local authority service, delivered in three areas across Cambridgeshire. They work in schools and settings with children and young people (0-25 years) and their parents/carers, providing targeted support and training in all aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN). The main aim is to help meet the needs of children and young people within their local community. The team aims to help children and young people with SEND to progress with their learning, as well as their emotional and social development. The SEND Service (0-25) is delivered in three geographical areas; each area is divided into teams made up of: - Team leader, who has operational management of the multidisciplinary team - Educational psychologists - Specialist teachers - Specialist practitioners The Sensory Team is also part of the SEND Service (0-25) and is managed centrally (not divided into the area teams).
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