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Autism is sometimes described as a ‘hidden disability’ because it has no physical signs. If you are an adult with autism you may be feeling excluded and invisible. You may be experiencing inadequate healthcare services, social stigma and discrimination. You may also be unemployed, struggling…
Education, training and employment for care leavers
Our Universal Offer (for all CIC and CL) You will be introduced to your Education and Employment Adviser during Year 11, this will be through attendance at your Year 11 PEP (Personal Education Plan) meeting. Your Advisor will work directly with you until the end…
Financial support for care leavers
Allowances before to Turning 18 Before you turn 18, if you live in a semi-independent placement, the placement provider may take an agreed amount out of your weekly allowance each week to cover essential bills. This is designed to help prepare you for adulthood, so…
Getting support for mental health issues
If you are concerned about your own, or someone else's mental health, you should speak with your GP or ring the GP out of hours service, on NHS 111. GPs can assess mental health, advise, offer treatment and refer you to a range of different…
Health and Wellbeing
People are living longer and it is therefore important that we look after our health so that we can remain active and healthy and take part in our community for as long as possible. Improving wellbeing is a worthy goal in its own right and…
Health and wellbeing for care leavers
We'll support you to access the Warrington Wellbeing Service which is part of a government initiative to reduce health inequalities in Warrington. A Wellbeing Mentor could then help support you. More mental health support services, some of which you can access yourself, and some which you will…
Health services in Warrington
The local council, NHS trusts and other partners work together to improve the health and wellbeing of Warrington residents and to ensure that people can live as independently as possible. These local organisations may be able to give you advice or support about particular health needs…
Housing and accommodation for care leavers
You will be encouraged and supported to remain in positive, caring settings until you are ready to move on. Ideally we would like you to ‘stay put’ or remain in supported lodgings post your 18th birthday, as we recognise that the majority of young people do…
Independent advocacy for care leavers
There are independent advocacy services that can be accessed should the need arise: NYAS – www.nyas.net The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) is a rights based charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young people and adults. NYAS offers a variety of services…
Participating in society for care leavers
'Having your Say’ As a care-experienced person you have the right to have your say about your experiences. This is for everyone, no matter how young they might be, and we want to hear from you. The Council specifically wants to know how it can…