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  1. Tips for caring for a disabled child

    Caring for a disabled child can make your daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, more challenging. Read on for advice and information, or click on the links below to take you to a particular area of interest:  Feeding…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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…
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