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Top tips for young people to advise how to stay safe online
Childnet have updated their parent and carer toolkit that will help parents/carers have conversations about online safety. Their booklet 'Let's talk about life online' includes ten key messages that should be shared with children: 1."You can always come to me if you need help." 2."What…Transforming Care
The Transforming Care Approach Transforming care is a national programme led by NHS England which is all about improving health and care services so that more people with learning disabilities and/or autism can live in the community, with the right support, close to home and…Universal Health Services
There are a range of other local universal services that are available to people depending on their age or health need, these include:Universal Services Guide
The Universal Services Guide has been produced for families and individuals who want to find out about and access services that will support them. The guide is split into age ranges; however information in earlier or later age sections may be useful. The Sefton Directory has…Vaccinations and immunisations
National Immunisation Schedule for Children with complex and additional needs vaccinations are normally accessed via your family GP surgery. Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust Immunisation Team also deliver school age vaccinations in schools. General advice and information can be obtained from your health visitor or school…Virtual School
Sefton Virtual School supports cared for children and previously cared for children. It exists as a collaborative endeavour, with different professionals and stakeholders across the Local Authority holding Corporate Parenting as a priority throughout. There are a number of barriers that can prevent Cared For…Visual Needs Team
The Visual Needs Team facilitates the inclusion and academic progress of children and young people with a clinical diagnosis of visual impairment. This is achieved through direct teaching and support to schools, settings and parents. The team receives referrals from the Ophthalmology departments at Alder…What is the Local Offer?
The Local Offer provides clear and accessible information about the provision Sefton Council expects to be available locally for our children and young people from 0 to 25 who have special educational needs and/or disability (SEND). The Local Offer helps you to understand what services you…