Week of SEND 2024

Presentation by - Amy
The Children's Continence Service provides services to children across Lincolnshire (with a Lincolnshire GP). They see children with day time wetting from age 3 to 19 years, Nocturnal enuresis from age 5 to 19 years, and constipation and soiling from 0 to 19 years.

Children will be offered tier one support for constipation, daytime wetting, developing toilet skills and night time wetting by the Health Visitors or the Children and Young Peoples Nurses depending on their age. If Tier 1 staff assesses a need for tier 2 they will then conduct that referral.

For more details on the tiers of support please contact the team.

Presentation by - Louise
A Lincoln, quality- based day care service for 18 year olds and over, with modern facilities set in a safe and peaceful environment within our own ground. Using qualified and highly experienced care professionals with proven ability and reputation to deliver a wide range of inspiring indoor and outdoor activities.

Specialising in providing a tailored and individual care service forcusing on personal abilities, choice, independence and life skills.

Open daily and alternate Friday evenings. Short term support throughout the summer holidays if required.

Presentation by - Anna
Created by a Family to Make the Difference; Home From Home Care provides specialist residential care for adults (18+) with learning disabilities, autism and complex physical health and mental health needs. We design bespoke support and environments tailored around each individual based on their needs and aspirations to enable them to lead a fulfilled adult life.
Our services incorporate homely environments of varying sizes and styles, designed for small groups of compatible individuals to live within an extended family ethos, on their own terms.
As a family ourselves, we are driven by wanting to make the difference by setting high standards in everything we provide. Our specialist residential care services are continuously evolving to meet the complex needs of individuals requiring a bespoke service. Our uncompromising approach, ongoing investment and commitment to a sustainable future are reflected by our dedicated staff teams and high-quality therapeutic services.
We deliver fulfilled days for each individual through effective and personalised care and support, focusing on independence, self-worth and new opportunities. We build on life skills from education to ensure each individual continues to progress and develop to their fullest potential.
Get in touch and we would be happy to talk through everything in more detail.

Presentation by - Mel
Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC is a community interest company offering equine assisted therapies and activities to support the emotional well-being and mental health of children and adults living in Lincoln, Hykeham, and the surrounding areas.
The organisation is based on conversations with people in these communities, rooted in what would help them to live well and build fulfilling lives.

At Hope Meadows, they believe that there is a unique power in building a meaningful relationship with horses. They are keen to make these special animals accessible to those in our local community who might need them.
Most of the sessions take place on the ground, but they also offer therapeutic horse riding. Being around horses can help people find a sense of calm that allows us to process thoughts and feelings, sometimes without even saying a word.

Within the team they have staff who have significant experience of working with SEND young people. This allows most young people to be able to access the therapy, activities and ridden programme. Part of the offering provides a free support group for parent carers each week, as well as a free activity group for young adults with additional needs.
They are passionate about keeping the sessions affordable and they usually have spaces available for free or subsidised sessions for adults. No experience or referral is necessary, and they are open to everyone.

Presentation by - Eileen
The Local Offer is part of the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) reforms from the Children and Families Act 2014 and is detailed in the Code of Practice for SEND 2015..

There are two main purposes for the Local Offer:

• To improve information about services and provision available for families, children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, and to make it easier for all families to find this information by making it available in one place.


• That by working directly with families, children and young people on developing the Local Offer, Local Authorities and Health partners can improve provision.
  Lincolnshire's Local Offer includes leisure and activity providers, health and care services, education providers and support groups.

The Local Offer, as with the rest of the Family Services Directory, is provided to help you find services more easily.

Presentation by - Heather
The new Lincoln Keyworker team will be working to support Autistic children and young People (aged up to 25) or children and young people with Learning Difficulties and who are at risk of hospitalisation.
They will be working with the children, young people and their families to make sure their wishes are heard and to help them navigating a system which, for some, can be confusing and overwhelming.
Their aim is to make sure that hospitalisation is an absolute last resort and that all avenues are explored first. They want to work with other agencies to help put the right support packages in place to help these amazing children and young people achieve their dreams and ambitions.
In order to access this support, there are a few referral routes including the Self-Referral option and how to access the DSR (Dynamic Support Register). Additionally, for Autistic children, young people and their families there is also the development of a specific all-age Autism Virtual Hub planned over the next year which should offer lower level support if needed before, during and after diagnosis, whether or not someone is placed on the Dynamic Support Register.

Presentation by - Emma
The new Lincoln Keyworker team will be working to support Autistic children and young People (aged up to 25) or children and young people with Learning Difficulties and who are at risk of hospitalisation.
They will be working with the children, young people and their families to make sure their wishes are heard and to help them navigating a system which, for some, can be confusing and overwhelming.
Their aim is to make sure that hospitalisation is an absolute last resort and that all avenues are explored first. They want to work with other agencies to help put the right support packages in place to help these amazing children and young people achieve their dreams and ambitions.
In order to access this support, there are a few referral routes including the Self-Referral option and how to access the DSR (Dynamic Support Register). Additionally, for Autistic children, young people and their families there is also the development of a specific all-age Autism Virtual Hub planned over the next year which should offer lower level support if needed before, during and after diagnosis, whether or not someone is placed on the Dynamic Support Register.

Presentation by - Sarah
We’re the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those affected by H.I.E. (Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy) – lack of oxygen to the brain at birth. We offer free emotional, practical and financial support, for any family regardless of cause or outcome. We provide free parent packs to neonatal units across the UK to offer families support and advice as and when they are ready.

In addition, we can provide:

Parent support: Free packs for neonatal units and specialist healthcare providers, designed by parents, for parents. Gentle information and reassurance that they aren’t on their own, as well as some items to help them on their journey
Equipment fund: Helping families access equipment that isn’t otherwise available, with a “needs not means tested” application process
Counselling / trauma therapy: Fully funded counselling by a trained counsellor, either on-line or face-to face (depending on preference)
Online resources: Website (with accessibility toolbar converting the information into many languages) and social media platforms, sharing information and signposting
Peer support: 1-1 support from volunteers, parents and grandparents, all of whom have lived experience of H.I.E
Community activities: Regular events online, at different times, covering different topics. This includes our “let’s chat” sessions
Family connections: “Little HIEroes” private Facebook group and WhatsApp group for families; separate dedicated groups for dads, and bereaved families
Events: Support during key events and information sessions (e.g. advanced care plans, sibling sessions, understanding trauma)
In-person: “Peeps together” events across the UK and fully accessible venues
Bereavement support: Sulley’s Fund to help support bereaved families, specialist bereavement counselling, 1-1 contact for families

Presentation by - Laura
The Lincolnshire Carers Service is delivered in partnership by Lincolnshire County Council's Customer Service Centre and Carers First.

You can contact the Lincolnshire Carers Service to talk to someone about your caring role and they will listen and provide you with support. The Customer Service Centre is the first point of contact for all general enquiries regarding support for carers. You can contact the Customer Service Centre from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.

The Lincolnshire Carers Service can help you with:

• information, advice, and guidance specific to you as a carer
  
• the opportunity to talk in detail about your caring role (a carer’s assessment)
  
• support your conversations with people and services such as GPs, social care and hospitals
  
• practical training to help you in your caring role
  
• eligibility for benefits and financial support
  
• opportunities to access support groups and activities so you can meet others in a similar situation to yourself
  
• regular contact by telephone, Carers First website, monthly e-bulletins and “What’s On” guides containing details of groups supported by Carers First
  
• Carer's Emergency Response Plan, which is a plan that you are supported to create and which provides detailed instructions for others to follow in an emergency situation
  
• getting the balance right in your life again
  
• support to access a break or help around the home, depending on eligibility this may be funded through a carer's personal budget.