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Valuing People said that support for family carers needs to get better, a toolkit has been put together to help this happen. To download a copy of the toolkit click here |
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What support is available for parents and carers?
To find out more about services available for parents and carers provided by Lincolnshire County Council click here |
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Click here for a "Guide to services for Carers" |
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'What Kind Of Future? Supporting young people with Down's syndrome to lead full lives after they leave school'
This booklet is for young people and their families, friends and supporters to read and talk about together. It is written in plain English and there is an easy read summary. At the end of each section there are ideas for young people and information about some easy read websites and booklets. There is a final section on useful addresses and information for families.
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County Carers - to find out more about the support group for parents and carers of people with learning disabilities click here |
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Action for Young Carers - is a service provided in South and East Lincolnshire by the Carers Federation Limited, Supporting young carers and their families. The poject is aimed at children and young people under the age of 18. The poject also delivers a bespoke service for carers aged 18 to 25 years called AYC Plus.
Young Carers are children and young people who help look after someone at home. The person may be a parent, sibling, grandparent or other relative and may be affected by
- Mental health
- Drugs or alcohol misuse
- A physical disability
- A learning disability
- Any other long term illness or condition
Support workers work with young carers to provide an opportunity to discuss how they're feeling and work through any issues they may be facing. They also
- Provide telephone and face-to-face support together with information about other services thay may be useful.
- They can also represent young carers and their families at meetings with other professionals if the young carer wants this.
For more information call 01205 358834
Email s.lindley@carersfederation.co.uk |
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Independent Parental Supporters
Independent Parental Supporters are volunteers who give impartial support to the parents of children with special educational needs.These volunteers support parents by helping them to consider their options and express their views giving them information, helping them through the assessment process.
If you are interested in finding out more about IPS or would like to consider becoming an IPS contact the Lincolnshire Parent Partnership Co-ordinator on 01522 553351
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Great news for carers! Carers go free at NK Leisure Centre, North Hykeham. Click on the link to find out more! Carers go free |
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Carers UK: Action for Carers and Employment project - provides information for employers and carers in order to support carers who wish to work.
Tel: 020 7490 8818
Email: info@carersuk.org
Website: www.carersuk.org |
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Contact a Family - Provides advice, information and support to parents of disabled children. Developed work on fathers including a 'Dads Zone' on the website, a fathers' factsheet anf father specific activities in regional areas.
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Helpline: 0808 808 3555 or Text phone: 0808 808 3556 Freephone for parents and families (10am - 4pm Mon -Fri)
Email: info@cafamily.org.uk
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
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Early Support - aims to improve services for young disabled children and their families in England. Produced training materials for parents and professionals.
Tel: 020 7296 8238 or 020 7296 8307
Website: www.earlysupport.org.uk
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Baby First! A resource designed to assist health care professionals to support families over the first important year of life when their baby has an intellectual disability. Click here |
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To view Mencaps guides designed to support parents and carers click here |
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Wills and Trusts - Click here for more information |
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Older Family Carers - for support and information on the issues facing older family carers click here
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To find out more about legislation relating to carers click here |