Includes
Child Health Service, Child Development Team and Neuro-Development Pathway
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For people with Down's syndrome and their carers in Liverpool
Providing Access to the Law - National Registered Charity 280805
The people involved in the early years of a child’s life will vary depending on where and when parents notice that something is not as expected in relation to their child. Parents should be given clear explanations about what is going to happen next and where to get further information and help.
Supporting People with Down’s Syndrome throughout their lives
Guidance for Childcare Providers 2024-2026. Additional funding for providers to support children with
aged 2 - 4
Disability led charity that helps disabled people to achieve their full potential.
provides services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of D/deaf people in the local area.
The Merseylink bus service is Merseytravel's dial-a-ride service for people with mobility problems or difficulties, who cannot use ordinary public transport some or all of the time.
At Deyes High School we believe we offer education with a difference which enables us to maintain the very highest standards of learning and personal development. We are noted for being a caring and well disciplined school and our key aim is to ensure that all students realise beyond their potential. Their Local Offer information can be found here - http://www.deyeshigh.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DHS-Local-Offer-2017-1.pdf
Merseyside Rehoming Centre
Part of Knowsley's Local Offer (
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Knowsley Disability Concern is a registered charity which exists to provide a range of practical services for disabled people.
The Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme grants the Local Authority the power to award an additional payment to people in receipt of Housing Benefit or
who need more help with their housing costs.
You can only make a new claim for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) if you’re claiming for a child under 16 - this is known as DLA for children.
Supporting carers & cared for, with dementia.
Volunteer for people and causes that matter to you.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who is under 16 and has difficulties walking or needs more looking after than a child of the same age who doesn’t have a disability
Dynamic Support Database (DSD)
Dear Albert helps individuals to stop taking alcohol and drugs. If you would like help and information on how to address any form of addictive behaviour or substance misuse, or are looking for answers on behalf of a family member or friend / associate, please visit our site.
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.
Executive Summary
The Designated Clinical Officer [DCO], wil
Free confidential advice and support on any aspect of dementia care.
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
Depression UK is a National Self-Help Organisation that helps people cope with their depression. The charity is run by a team of 15 or more volunteers who welcome you to join us.
DIAL is an independent network of local disability information and advice services, run by and for disabled people.
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General advice on travelling in the UK and learning to drive.
Government information for disabled people and carers. Check website for contact details of various benefits helplines
Throughout the guidance we refer to the survivor as female, although it is acknowledged that men can also be survivors of abusive relationships, statistics reflect females are far more likely to experience abuse in comparison to males.
CAP is an award winning charity that offers free, face-to-face debt counselling to all. Our trained debt coaches covering Bootle, Crosby, Maghull, Aintree, Kirkby and surrounding areas, support clients from the moment they book in until the moment they go debt free.
CDC is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England and contains useful resources
Information on sugary drinks and the effects on children and Adults teeth.
Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioural regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills
provide help for people with disabilities & health problems and support working through family difficulties.
Unsure about the benefits you can receive? Struggling with debt or your finances? Do you know who can help you to find work?
Empowering children to practice positive values and make safer choices in life.
The Dot Com programme within schools covers all aspects of PHSE and with great depth, looks at aspects of PREVENT, radicalisation, child exploitation, e-safety and rights and responsibilities This is incorporated and enhanced by the teaching of ‘Values’ which sits within the ‘British Values and respect’.
A Personal Budget is an allocation of money available to you from Knowsley Council sufficient to meet your assessed social care and/or health needs.
The Service for Hearing Impairment offers support for children and young people who have a diagnosed hearing impairment and live and/or are educated in Knowsley. The support given is determined by the individual needs of each child. Support may take the following forms
Links to 'parent-friendly' information
Details of what to do and who to call if you need an emergency dentist
Down's syndrome, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and characteristic physical features.
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA's)