Articles on Family Information Services (176)

  1. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)

    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) We deliver joined up physical and mental health services, helping people to remain independent at home for as long as possible and providing the care and support that best meets the needs of our patients, in the most suitable…
  2. Blogs - from Local SEND Services

    Parent carers requested local service providers write blogs about thier organisations or services they offer, so that parent carers have a better understanding about the support available, how to access it, and make referrals. Updated - January 2024
  3. Blue Badge Hidden Disabilities

    Blue Badges Hidden Disabilities People with hidden disabilities now have the same rights to disabled parking as those with physical disabilities. This means that people with hidden disabilities like autism, dementia and mental health issues can now apply for a Blue Badge. To apply for…
  4. Brighter Beginnings - Early Years Inclusion Award

    The Early Years Inclusion Award is an outstanding achievement that settings can receive once they have demonstrated they are an inclusive setting to all children including those with additional needs. This award validates that settings are meeting the requirements for the SEND Code of Practice…
  5. Brighter Futures for Children

    Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, wholly owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. The company took over responsibility for the delivery of Reading's children's social care, education (including SEND) and early help & prevention services in Reading in December 2018.  …
  6. Brighter Futures for Children - Reading School Admissions

    School admissions in Reading are delivered by Brighter Futures for Children, on behalf of Reading Borough Council. For information on School Admissions please visit Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) ~ School Admissions If you are looking for information on Special Educational Needs & Disabilities please visit Brighter…
  7. Carer's Allowance

    Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. If you are looking after someone for 35 hours a week or more, you may be eligible. The carer does not have to be related to, or live with, the person they care for.  https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance A carer can claim…
  8. Carers Advice & Support

    Are you a carer? If you look after a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities or a child with a long term illness you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself that way. There are many ways that…
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