1. What is your experience of SEND provision in Halton?

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    It has been eight years since the Children and Families Act 2014 introduced significant changes to the delivery of education, health and social care services to children and young people (aged 0–25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

    A joint Care Quality Commission/Ofsted inspection of Halton’s SEND provision in March 2017, whilst highlighting examples of good practice and improvement, identified areas for development, setting out specific areas for improvement.

  2. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Living with autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  3. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  4. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Healthwatch England warns that health and care services are failing in their legal duty to provide accessible information for people with physical and learning disabilities. 

  5. Volunteer Peer Supporter/Listening Ears needed

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    Do you have good listening and communication skills?
    Do you have an interest in and empathy with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants?
    Can you provide non-judgemental support and encouragement to people?

  6. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  7. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.