Useful Links
Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (courtesy of the Gov.uk website):
MyMind:
MyMind is a website for young people, parents, and professionals working with children & young people. It provides information on how to look after your mental health, how to access help and support, and details of support services in your local area.https://www.mymind.org.uk/
Independent information, advice and support regarding special educational needs:
The following organisations can provide useful, independent, information, advice and support concerning the rights of young people in relation to SEND and / or the EHCP process. Young people, parents and carers can contact these services directly. See below for contact details (click on the numbers / links):
- Cheshire West and Chester Tel: 0300 123 7001 Email: iasservice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Website: https://www.livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279
- Bolton Tel: 01204 848722 Email: iasoutofhours@outlook.com Website: https://www.mylifeinbolton.org.uk/ProviderDetails.aspx?ProviderID=47785
- Cheshire East Tel: 0300 123 5166 Email: ceias@cheshireeast.gov.uk Web: http://ceias.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx
- Halton Tel: 0151 511 7733 Email: SENDpartnership@halton.gov.uk Website: https://sendiasshalton.co.uk
- Liverpool & Knowsley Tel: 0800 012 9066 Email: liverpoolandknowsleysend@wired.me.uk Web:http://liverpoolandknowsleysend.com/
- St Helens Tel: 01744 673428 Email: sheilahenshall@sthelens.gov.uk
- Sefton Tel: 0151 934 3334 Email: seftonsendiass@sefton.gov.uk Web:https://www.seftondirectory.com/kb5/sefton/directory/advice.page?id=x8sKvkxyZyo&localofferchannel=9
- Warrington Tel: 01925 442978 Email: imacdonald@warrington.gov.ukWebsite: http://www.warringtonsendiass.co.uk
- Wigan Tel: 01942 233323 Email: sendiass@embracewiganandleigh.org.uk Website: https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Special-Educational-Needs-and-Disability/Local-Offer/Parent/Advice/Support-and-advice/IAS-Service.aspx
- Wirral Tel: 0151 522 7990 - option 2 Email:contact@wired.me.uk Website: https://wired.me.uk/services/wirral-send-partnership