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Directory resultsLiving independently
Living independently means having choice and control over all aspects of your life. This might involve: choosing where you live enjoying time with family and friends taking part in leisure activities studying,…
Making a compliment, comment or complaint about Rutland County Council
Rutland County Council is committed to providing excellent services, and to delivering those services right first time for our customers. Where we succeed or exceed, we welcome feedback from customers who may…
Making sense of your Autism diagnosis
Getting an autism diagnosis as a young adult can be a moment of huge significance. On one hand it can feel like finally getting answers to questions about yourself, or feelings of difference from others. But an…
Making Your Voice Heard: Independent advocacy for adults
The Council will involve you in any decisions made about you and your care and support. If you are unable to or have difficulty being involved, then an independent advocate might be needed.
Medical Needs Policy
The Medical Needs Policy is there to support children who can’t attend school full time because of a medical need. This can be a physical need or a mental health need. The policy is there to support children who have…
Mental health – find the support that’s right for you
It is common for people to experience changes in mood, stress levels and emotions, especially at times of change or when their physical health is impaired. Depending on the issues, there are many sources of support…
Moving to Adult Social Care
When you turn 18, you are no longer classed as a “child” but as an “adult”, and will receive help from Adult Social Care if needed. This can be scary for a lot of people who are not keen on changes, but they’re a really…
National Institute of Health Research new project launched - COVID-19 for CYP with SEND
A new study has been launched to learn more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns on children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Over the next six…
National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026
The Government has published the next strategy to improve the lives of autistic people: ;the national strategy for autistic children, young people, and adults: 2021 – 2026. This new strategy, the first of its kind…
Neurodevelopment Improvement Programme
The Neurodevelopment (ND) Improvement Programme will improve the outcomes of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by…